Explore the Family Name Goepel
The meaning of Goepel
German (Göpel): from the ancient Germanic personal name Godebald, composed of the elements gōd ‘good’ or god ‘god’ + bald ‘bold, brave’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goepel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goepel has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 82,691 in 2000, it moved up to rank 81,181 by 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.83%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 212 to 233 during this decade, showing an expansion of 9.91%. However, the proportion of people with the Goepel surname per 100,000 remained static at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #81,181 | 1.83% |
| Count | 212 | 233 | 9.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goepel
Turning our attention to the ethnicity associated with the Goepel surname, the census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although there is a slight decrease of 2.88% from 98.11% in 2000 to 95.28% in 2010. It's important to note that the Goepel surname saw emergence in the Hispanic community during this period, growing from 0% to 3.43%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities or those identifying with two or more races. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 95.28% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.43% | 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% |