Explore the Family Name Coppel
The meaning of Coppel
1. German: variant, and an Americanized form, of Koppel. Compare Copple. 2. Americanized form of Dutch or Jewish Koppel. 3. Hispanic (Mexico): probably of German origin (see 1 above). 4. In some cases possibly also French (Haute-Savoie): probably a metonymic occupational name for a joiner, from Old French cospel ‘shaving’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Enrique, Alberto, Fernando, Luis, Ricardo, Ruben.
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How common is the last name Coppel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coppel experienced an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 86,341, but by 2010 it had risen to a ranking of 80,678, indicating a 6.56% increase. The number of individuals bearing the Coppel surname also grew during this period, with a count of 201 in 2000 and 235 in 2010, representing an approximate 17% increase. As a result, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by over 14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #80,678 | 6.56% |
| Count | 201 | 235 | 16.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coppel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Coppel saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White formed the majority, however, their percentage decreased slightly from 85.57% to 81.28%. At the same time, those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, climbing from 11.44% to 17.45%. No changes were reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's important to note here that there were no reported instances of individuals associating with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.57% | 81.28% | -5.01% |
| Hispanic | 11.44% | 17.45% | 52.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |