Explore the Family Name Coupal
The meaning of Coupal
French: probably an altered form of Coupat, a habitational name from Coupat, the name of several places in central France. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Fernande, Germaine, Jacques, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Coupal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coupal has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Coupal ranked 69,636th in popularity and dropped to the 71,886th spot by 2010, indicating a 3.23% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Coupal surname increased from 263 to 271 during the same period, marking a growth of 3.04%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Coupal surname saw a decrease of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #71,886 | -3.23% |
| Count | 263 | 271 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coupal
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Coupal surname identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.1% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.68% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a new emergence in 2010 at 2.21%, whereas it was 0% in 2000. There were no recorded changes in individuals with the Coupal surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.68% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| 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% |