Explore the Family Name Coplen
The meaning of Coplen
English: variant of Copeland. Compare Coplin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coplen in the United States?
The surname Coplen, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 24,135 in 2000, it slipped down to 25,535 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.8%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped by 0.82%, from 975 in 2000 to 967 in 2010. This led to a decrease in proportion per 100k from 0.36 to 0.33, indicating an 8.33% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,135 | #25,535 | -5.8% |
| Count | 975 | 967 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coplen
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals various changes between 2000 and 2010 for those with the surname Coplen. While the ethnicity identified as White remained dominant, it did see a slight decline from 90.15% in 2000 to 86.45% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Black experienced an increase from 5.23% to 6.72%. Similarly, those recognizing as having two or more races saw a significant rise of 68.29%, moving from 1.23% to 2.07%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also witnessed a modest increase of 11.22%. Notably, the Hispanic category emerged in 2010 with 2.48%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained constant at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.15% | 86.45% | -4.1% |
| Black | 5.23% | 6.72% | 28.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.05% | 2.28% | 11.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.07% | 68.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |