Explore the Family Name Corpening
The meaning of Corpening
Altered form of German Köp(e)nick (see Koepnick).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Corpening in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Corpening has seen a marginal increase in its popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 22,258 most popular with a count of 1,081 people bearing it. This number increased by 8.42% to 1,172 in 2010, bringing the rank up slightly to 22,095. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,258 | #22,095 | 0.73% |
| Count | 1,081 | 1,172 | 8.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corpening
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Corpening also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Corpening individuals identified as Black, showing a slight increase from 61.70% to 64.33%. Those identifying as White decreased from 32.75% to 27.82%. A significant change was observed among those identifying as Two or more races, which increased by 42.11%, and the Hispanic portion, which grew by 58.68%. However, no individuals with the Corpening surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.7% | 64.33% | 4.26% |
| White | 32.75% | 27.82% | -15.05% |
| Two or More Races | 3.42% | 4.86% | 42.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.65% | 58.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |