Explore the Family Name Coppola
The meaning of Coppola
Italian (southern) and Maltese (Còppola): from Neapolitan dialect coppola, denoting a type of beret characteristic of the region, hence either a nickname for a habitual wearer of such headgear, or a metonymic occupational name for a beret maker. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmine, Angelo, Antonio, Rocco, Pasquale, Carlo, Donato, Giuseppe, Luigi, Paolo, Ciro.
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How common is the last name Coppola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Coppola saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Coppola ranked as the 3,865th most popular last name in the US, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 4,091st spot, marking a decrease of 5.85%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Coppola surname increased marginally from 8,439 in 2000 to 8,676 in 2010, a growth of 2.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,865 | #4,091 | -5.85% |
| Count | 8,439 | 8,676 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.13 | 2.94 | -6.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coppola
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Coppola surname identified as White in both 2000 (95.96%) and 2010 (94.57%), though there was a minor decrease of 1.45% over the decade. The Hispanic representation within the Coppola surname holders saw the most significant increase, jumping from 2.16% in 2000 to 3.94% in 2010, an impressive rise of 82.41%. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also showed a small increase from 0.44% to 0.51%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.20% to 0.73%. In 2010, a small percentage of people with the Coppola surname began identifying as Black (0.12%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.14%) where no such identification was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 94.57% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.94% | 82.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0.73% | -39.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.51% | 15.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.12% | 0% |
Coppola ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Coppola is Italian, which comprises 47.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (21.2%) and French & German (10.4%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 47.3% |
| British & Irish | 21.2% |
| French & German | 10.4% |
| Other | 21.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Coppola
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Coppola have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 71.60% |
| Campania, Italy | 71.20% |
| Calabria, Italy | 69.30% |
| Apulia, Italy | 65.20% |
| Lazio, Italy | 62.50% |
What Coppola haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Coppola is J-L26, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L26 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include G-PF3345 and E-M34, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Rizzo, Nathan, Demarco, Serra, Moulder, Morford, Morello, Dole, Dolezal, More.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Coppola surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Coppola have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Coppola" Surname 42.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Coppola" Surname 26.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Coppola" Surname 14.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Coppola" Surname 17.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Coppola?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Coppola are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition