supka

Supka is a surname of Slavic origin that appears in Central European records. It is found primarily in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, with occurrences in diasporic communities abroad. The exact etymology is not well documented; as with many Slavic surnames, it may derive from a diminutive or nickname linked to a given name, occupation, or a local feature, and over time it could have undergone orthographic changes in different languages. Variant spellings occur due to transliteration and regional orthography, with Supka representing a standard form in several archival sources.

In genealogical and historical contexts, the surname is primarily of interest to those tracing family histories in the regions where it appears. Bearers of the name have appeared in a range of public records, but there is no single figure universally associated with the name. The name is typically passed patrilineally and, like many surname forms, can be found in civil registries, church books, and archival material dating from the 18th or 19th centuries onward.

Related topics include Slavic surnames and onomastics.