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

Papuga, 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 Papuga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Papuga in America

Papuga is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Papuga surname appeared 363 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 Papuga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Papuga 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 Papuga

The surname PAPUGA is believed to have originated in Poland, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "papuga," meaning "parrot," suggesting a possible connection to a person's occupation or a descriptive nickname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PAPUGA can be found in a 16th-century Polish census record from the city of Krakow. This document lists a certain Jan PAPUGA, who was a tradesman dealing in exotic goods, including parrots imported from distant lands.

In the 17th century, the PAPUGA name appeared in various parish records and land ownership documents across various regions of Poland. One notable mention is of a Tomasz PAPUGA, a landowner and local nobleman from the village of Nowy Sacz, born around 1620.

During the 18th century, the PAPUGA surname gained prominence with the rise of a prominent Polish military family. Jakub PAPUGA (1710-1788) was a highly decorated officer in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army, known for his bravery and strategic acumen in various conflicts against neighboring powers.

As the PAPUGA family spread across Europe in the 19th century, the name took on various spellings and variations. In France, for instance, the surname was recorded as "Papugault," while in Germany, it appeared as "Papugaer."

One of the most famous bearers of the PAPUGA surname was the Polish artist and painter, Wladyslaw PAPUGA (1828-1905), renowned for his captivating landscapes and portraiture. His works are displayed in numerous prestigious galleries across Europe.

Another notable figure was Zofia PAPUGA (1876-1962), a pioneering Polish educator and women's rights activist. She founded several schools and advocated for equal educational opportunities for girls in a time when such endeavors were highly unconventional.

In the 20th century, the PAPUGA name continued to be carried by several accomplished individuals, including Jerzy PAPUGA (1919-2003), a celebrated Polish composer and conductor who gained international acclaim for his orchestral works and operatic compositions.

Overall, the surname PAPUGA has a rich historical legacy, tracing its origins to early modern Poland and spanning various fields, from military service and artistry to education and advocacy, across multiple generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Papuga

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

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

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