Explore the Family Name Copland
The meaning of Copland
Scottish and English: variant of Copeland.
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How common is the last name Copland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Copland has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 24,007th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 26,261st, indicating a change of -9.39%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also declined from 981 in 2000 to 930 in 2010, marking a decrease of -5.2%. This drop is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which fell by -11.11% from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,007 | #26,261 | -9.39% |
| Count | 981 | 930 | -5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Copland
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the Copland surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Coplands identifying as White increased slightly from 71.46% to 73.76%, while those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 23.45% to 15.81%. Notably, there was a remarkable increase in the Hispanic representation, surging by 142.48% from 3.06% to 7.42% during this period. There were no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Native identified with this surname in 2000; however, by 2010, these groups constituted 0.86% and 1.18% respectively. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of -27.07%, dropping from 1.33% to 0.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.46% | 73.76% | 3.22% |
| Black | 23.45% | 15.81% | -32.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 7.42% | 142.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0.97% | -27.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |