It’s really not all that surprising, though I know there are plenty of ways people try to joke around with it. Personally, I feel nothing but pride when it comes to him. You can find us scattered all over the globe, mixed in with all sorts of different backgrounds... even way out in places like Scotland. It’s a noble lineage, truly. Their whole motto was always about those who strive for greatness. At the end of the day, I just know we aren't some newcomers to this land, but rather an old, established family. We have surnames that you won't find anywhere else in America, names that belong solely to us. There are still so many of us out there who are direct descendants of the same bloodline, much like that woman from your neck of the woods...
And why on earth would I care? If people aren't hurting anyone just by making a living, then I don't see the problem. Personally, I’ve dealt with plenty of people teasing me and making jokes about my last name and all its different variations, but it honestly doesn't bother me one bit. It’s a little unconventional, sure, but that’s kind of what makes it interesting... It isn't some hateful slur like those insults they throw around during Easter... They used to call people those nasty names back then too
The directory didn't turn up the surname Tumpak either. It’s definitely Tumpak, just like I suspected... there are plenty of people with that name in my neck of the woods Rachel Palmer56, are there many people with that last name out your way?