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

Kulpa, 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 Kulpa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kulpa in America

Kulpa is the 22827th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kulpa surname appeared 1,122 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 Kulpa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kulpa 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 Kulpa

The surname KULPA has its origins in Poland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kulpa," which means a round or spherical shape, possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the original bearer.

One of the earliest known references to the KULPA surname can be found in the "Akta Grodzkie i Ziemskie" (Records of the Grod and Land Courts) from the 16th century, where a person named Jan KULPA is mentioned as a resident of the town of Kraków.

The name KULPA was also present in the "Księgi Metrykalne" (Parish Registers) from the 17th century, which recorded births, marriages, and deaths in various regions of Poland. Some notable individuals from this time period include Michał KULPA (born in 1632), a landowner from the village of Łowicz, and Katarzyna KULPA (born in 1651), a resident of the town of Lublin.

In the 18th century, the KULPA surname gained prominence with the birth of Józef KULPA (1745-1819), a renowned painter and artist from the city of Warsaw. His works can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Poland.

Another notable KULPA was Adam KULPA (1789-1862), a Polish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and the November Uprising against Russian rule. He was awarded several medals for his bravery and service.

During the 19th century, the KULPA name was also found in various regions of modern-day Ukraine, which was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. One such individual was Andrzej KULPA (1821-1897), a farmer and landowner from the village of Przemyśl.

In the 20th century, the KULPA surname gained international recognition with the achievements of Jadwiga KULPA (1901-1985), a Polish-American chemist and inventor. She held numerous patents for her work in the field of synthetic fibers and is considered a pioneer in her field.

Additionally, Stanisław KULPA (1926-2011) was a prominent Polish writer and poet, known for his works that explored themes of identity, memory, and the human experience. He received several literary awards and honors during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kulpa

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

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

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