Explore the Family Name Copson
The meaning of Copson
English: habitational name from Copston in Warwickshire.
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How common is the last name Copson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Copson has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 76,946th in the United States, and by 2010, it slipped to 86,005th, a fall of 11.77%. The count of people carrying the surname also dipped by 6.47% from 232 in 2000 to 217 in 2010. This trend is reflected in the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Copson name, which declined by 22.22% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #86,005 | -11.77% |
| Count | 232 | 217 | -6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Copson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Copson, as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census, has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (90.78% in 2010, down from 95.26% in 2000), there are indications of increased diversity. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing by 95.75% from 2.59% to 5.07%. People who identify with two or more races also rose from 2.16% to 3.23%, a 49.54% increase. However, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either at zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 90.78% | -4.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 5.07% | 95.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 3.23% | 49.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |