Chalupa (surname)

Chalupa is a Czech and Slovak surname. It derives from the Czech and Slovak word "chalupa," meaning a small cottage or rural house. As a surname, it likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or owned such a dwelling, or potentially as a metonymic occupational surname for someone who built or maintained them.

The surname is relatively common in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with a diaspora found in countries to which Czechs and Slovaks emigrated, such as the United States, Canada, and other European nations. Variations in spelling may exist due to transliteration differences.

The name provides insights into the historical social and residential structures of the Czech and Slovak regions. Further research into genealogical records and historical documents may reveal more specific origins and family histories associated with individuals bearing this surname.