Find out how popular the last name Chalupsky is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chalupsky.

Chalupsky, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chalupsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chalupsky in America

Chalupsky is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chalupsky surname appeared 193 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chalupsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chalupsky to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chalupsky

The surname Chalupsky originates from the Czech Republic, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Czech word "chalupa," which means a small cottage or a hut. The name likely referred to someone who lived in or owned a modest dwelling in a rural area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chalupsky can be found in the Brno Land Records, a historical document from the Moravian region of the Czech Republic, dating back to the late 15th century. The name is mentioned in several entries, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Chalupsky appeared in the Třeboň Archival Records, a collection of documents from the town of Třeboň in South Bohemia. These records provide valuable information about the lives and occupations of individuals bearing this surname during the Renaissance era.

During the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Chalupsky was Jan Chalupsky (1592-1675), a Czech priest and historian. He authored several works documenting the history of his homeland, including "Historiae Regni Bohemiae" (History of the Kingdom of Bohemia).

Another prominent individual with this surname was Karel Chalupský (1842-1910), a Czech architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Prague, including the National Theatre and the Rudolfinum concert hall.

In the 19th century, the Chalupsky surname gained recognition through the works of Josef Chalupský (1825-1858), a Czech writer and poet. His collection of poems, "Básně" (Poems), published in 1846, is considered a significant contribution to Czech literature.

Moving into the 20th century, Václav Chalupský (1897-1982) was a Czech lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the government of Czechoslovakia during the turbulent years following World War II.

Throughout its history, the Chalupsky surname has maintained a strong presence in the Czech lands, reflecting the humble origins of those who bore this name and their connection to rural life and dwellings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chalupsky

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chalupsky.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chalupsky was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chalupsky has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chalupsky was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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