Explore the Family Name Copen
The meaning of Copen
1. English: variant of Coppin. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German Koppen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Copen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Copen has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 23,143rd among all surnames in the U.S., with approximately 1,030 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped slightly to 23,768th, despite an increase in count to 1,064 individuals. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also decreased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,143 | #23,768 | -2.7% |
| Count | 1,030 | 1,064 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Copen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people named Copen identify as White, accounting for 96.8% in 2000 and 94.92% in 2010. There has been a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.55% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has also experienced significant growth, rising from 0.78% to 1.60%. No change was observed in the populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 94.92% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.91% | 87.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.6% | 105.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |