Explore the Family Name Cop
The meaning of Cop
1. Slovenian and Croatian (Čop): nickname from Slovenian and dialectal Croatian čop ‘shock of hair’, also ‘tassel’. Compare Chop. 2. Slovak (Čop): nickname from the fish name čop (see Chop). 3. Americanized form of German Kopp. 4. Dutch: from a short form of Jacop (see Coop and compare Copps).
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How common is the last name Cop in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cop" has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 72,717 and this standing slipped marginally to 73,464 by 2010, showing a decrease of 1.03%. However, the presence of the name increased as there were 249 counts of the surname in 2000, which grew to 264 by 2010, a rise of 6.02%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #73,464 | -1.03% |
| Count | 249 | 264 | 6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cop
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Cop", data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that it is predominantly linked to individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 83.53% of those bearing the name identified as White – a figure that slightly declined to 82.95% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was Hispanic, showing a significant increase from 7.23% in 2000 to 10.98% in 2010. Those identifying as Black dropped from 6.02% to 4.17% over the same period. There were no shifts recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.53% | 82.95% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 7.23% | 10.98% | 51.87% |
| Black | 6.02% | 4.17% | -30.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |