Explore the Family Name Tupy
The meaning of Tupy
Czech and Slovak (Tupý): unflattering nickname for a dull, insensitive, or apathetic person, from Czech and Slovak tupý ‘thick, blunt, dull’. Compare Tupa.
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How common is the last name Tupy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tupy saw a modest increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tupy ranked as the 42,134th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had improved its rank slightly to 40,610. This represents an advancement of 3.62%. The absolute number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period. In 2000, there were 485 people with the surname Tupy, while in 2010, that number rose to 538, marking a 10.93% increase. However, the proportion of people with the Tupy name per 100,000 stayed constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #40,610 | 3.62% |
| Count | 485 | 538 | 10.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tupy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Tupy identify as White. In 2000, 95.88% of Tupys were White, and this figure increased slightly to 96.65% by 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.86% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. No individuals with the Tupy surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, nor did any report having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 96.65% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.67% | -10.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 1.3% | 4.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |