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

Tolpa, 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 Tolpa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tolpa in America

Tolpa is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tolpa surname appeared 166 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 Tolpa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tolpa 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 Tolpa

The surname TOLPA has its origins in Poland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "tołpa," which means "a herd" or "a group of people." The name likely referred to someone who herded animals or belonged to a particular group or community.

One of the earliest known bearers of the TOLPA surname was Jan TOLPA, a farmer from the village of Wieliczka near Krakow, who was mentioned in local tax records from 1567. In the late 16th century, the name also appeared in church registers in the towns of Bochnia and Tarnów.

The TOLPA surname can be traced back to various spellings, such as Tołpa, Tolpa, and Tolpo, which were common in different regions of Poland. Some historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries also refer to the surname as Tolpinski or Tolpiński, indicating a connection to a specific place or location.

In the 19th century, TOLPA became a more widely recognized surname, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Józef TOLPA (1810-1887), a Polish painter and art teacher who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow and later taught at the University of Warsaw.

Another prominent figure was Stanisław TOLPA (1868-1936), a Polish engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early aviation technology. He designed and built several prototypes of aircraft and was awarded patents for his innovations.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the TOLPA surname was also found in other parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria, likely due to migration and the movement of people. One example is Karl TOLPA (1876-1954), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities.

Moving into the 20th century, Tadeusz TOLPA (1901-1980) was a Polish sculptor and ceramist known for his modernist works and contributions to the development of ceramic art in Poland. His sculptures and ceramics can be found in various museums and galleries across the country.

Another notable bearer of the TOLPA surname was Wojciech TOLPA (1920-2007), a Polish actor and theater director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. He appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, and was widely respected for his craft and dedication to the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tolpa

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

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

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