Explore the Family Name Copelin
The meaning of Copelin
English (Kent and Surrey): variant of Copeland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Copelin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Copelin has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the course of a decade. The rank of the surname improved from 28,912 in 2000 to 28,311 in 2010, marking a 2.08% increase. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Copelin surname increased from 774 in 2000 to 844 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 9.04%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.29 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #28,311 | 2.08% |
| Count | 774 | 844 | 9.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Copelin
Considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Copelin, the most notable change based on the Decennial U.S. Census data is in the Hispanic group which experienced a remarkable 203.10% growth between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 71.96% to 69.67%, while the Black population saw a minor decrease of 2.85%, going from 23.90% to 23.22%. The group identifying with two or more races also experienced a decrease of 8.33%. Notably, the 2010 census recorded percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with the Copelin name, which were previously unrecorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.96% | 69.67% | -3.18% |
| Black | 23.9% | 23.22% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 3.91% | 203.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.54% | -8.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |