Explore the Family Name Coup
The meaning of Coup
1. English (Lancashire): variant of Coupe. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Kaup.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coup in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Coup" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,056 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, its rank dropped to 45,253, marking a decline of 7.6%. The count of people with this surname also dipped from 486 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, representing a reduction of 2.67%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population fell by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #45,253 | -7.6% |
| Count | 486 | 473 | -2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coup
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname "Coup", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority are White, with an increase from 96.5% in 2000 to 97.89% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in both census years. Meanwhile, those who identified as Hispanic or Black in 2000 no longer did so in 2010. There was also no change in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives holding the Coup surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 97.89% | 1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |