Explore the Family Name Chopin
The meaning of Chopin
1. French: nickname for a pugnacious person, from Old French chopin ‘violent blow’ (in form a diminutive of chop ‘blow’, Latin colpus, from Greek kolaphos). This name also occurred in medieval England (see Chapin) and was re-introduced there by Huguenot refugees in the 17th century. 2. In some cases probably also an American shortened and altered form of Polish Czopiński, unexplained. History: The most famous bearer of the surname Chopin, the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin (1810–49), was the son of a Frenchman from Lorraine who had emigrated to Poland. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Laurent, Nestor, Rafael.
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How common is the last name Chopin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chopin saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chopin ranked 41,382 in terms of surname popularity within the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped to 36,048 - a change of 12.89 percent. The actual count of individuals with the Chopin surname also rose from 496 in 2000 to 622 in 2010, a growth of 25.4 percent. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people increased by 16.67 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #36,048 | 12.89% |
| Count | 496 | 622 | 25.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.21 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chopin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a varied distribution among those who bear the Chopin surname. In 2000 and 2010, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent bearing the surname. Individuals of White ethnicity represented the majority, though their proportion decreased from 46.98 percent in 2000 to 39.87 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a substantial increase of 58.44 percent, rising from 15.93 percent in 2000 to 25.24 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, Black individuals constituted 34.48 percent in 2000 and slightly decreased to 32.80 percent in 2010. Lastly, individuals of two or more races made up 2.02 percent in 2000, which fell to 1.29 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.98% | 39.87% | -15.13% |
| Black | 34.48% | 32.8% | -4.87% |
| Hispanic | 15.93% | 25.24% | 58.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 1.29% | -36.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |