Explore the Family Name Coupe
The meaning of Coupe
English (Midlands and Lancashire): from Middle English coupe, cupe ‘tub, cask’ (from Latin cupa), probably a metonymic occupational name for a cooper. Alternatively, sometimes perhaps a topographic name for someone living by an inn with the sign of a cask.
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How common is the last name Coupe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coupe has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Coupe was ranked 25,272nd most common surname and by 2010 it had fallen to the 26,422nd rank, marking a 4.55% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of individuals with the surname Coupe increased marginally from 920 in 2000 to 924 in 2010, representing a growth of 0.43%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.82% decrease from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #26,422 | -4.55% |
| Count | 920 | 924 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coupe
As for Coupe's ethnic identity distribution based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.33% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, almost doubling from 1.30% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. Similarly, the number identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased significantly from 1.09% to 2.06%, constituting an 88.99% rise. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black slightly decreased from 0.76% to 0.65%. There is no data available for 2010 for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native; however, in 2000, both these groups each represented 0.76% of those with the Coupe surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 94.16% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.49% | 91.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.06% | 88.99% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0.65% | -14.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |