Explore the Family Name Choplin
The meaning of Choplin
1. French: diminutive of Chopel, a nickname for someone of unsteady gait, from chopper ‘to knock over’. 2. Altered form of English Joplin. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Choplin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Choplin saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, its rank fell by approximately 11.37 percent from 44,895 in 2000 to 49,999 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 6.89 percent, from 450 in 2000 to 419 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 17.65 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #49,999 | -11.37% |
| Count | 450 | 419 | -6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Choplin
Examining the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Choplin, it is evident from the Decennial U.S. Census data that there were changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ethnic identity, the majority identified as White, with an increase from 93.11 percent in 2000 to 94.75 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.22 percent to 1.43 percent, and Black representation fell slightly from 2.89 percent to 2.63 percent. Notably, those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 disappeared in the 2010 census data, while there was no change in the proportions of those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.11% | 94.75% | 1.76% |
| Black | 2.89% | 2.63% | -9% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 1.43% | -35.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |