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

Chupik, 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 Chupik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chupik in America

Chupik is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chupik surname appeared 125 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 Chupik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chupik 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 Chupik

The surname Chupik is believed to have originated in Slovakia and the surrounding regions of Central Europe during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic root word "chup," meaning to grasp or seize, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or personality trait.

Historical records indicate that variations of the name, such as Chupka and Chupko, appear in documents from the 14th century in areas that are now part of modern-day Slovakia, Poland, and Ukraine. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in a 1387 census record from the town of Košice, which mentions a landowner named Jan Chupik.

In the 15th century, the name Chupik appears in various administrative records and legal documents from the region. For instance, a 1472 court transcript from the city of Krakow mentions a merchant named Mikolaj Chupik who was involved in a trade dispute.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name became more widespread across Central and Eastern Europe, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was Jerzy Chupik (1536-1607), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the wars against the Ottoman Empire.

Another prominent figure was Andrej Chupik (1672-1744), a Slovak priest and scholar who authored several works on religious philosophy and theology. His book, "De Veritate Catholica" (On Catholic Truth), published in 1718, was widely read and influential in its time.

In the 18th century, the name Chupik can be found in various genealogical records and parish registers from villages and towns across Slovakia, Poland, and Ukraine. One notable example is Tomasz Chupik (1782-1856), a Polish landowner and philanthropist who established several schools and charitable foundations in his hometown of Lviv.

As the name spread and evolved over the centuries, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Chupyk, Chupich, and Chupitsch, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences in the region. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its Slavic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chupik

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

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 Chupik 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 Chupik 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 Chupik was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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