Explore the Family Name Gopie
The meaning of Gopie
Indian: from an Anglicized form of the name Gopi, based on a Sanskrit word related to the name Gopala (see Gopal). This surname is found in South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Guyana, and Jamaica; it is not used in India.
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How common is the last name Gopie in the United States?
The Gopie surname has seen an increase in popularity in the United States based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 78,326th and rose to 64,200th by 2010, a growth of 18.03%. The number of people with this last name also grew from 227 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, showing a significant increase of 36.56%. The proportion of individuals with the Gopie surname per 100,000 people also increased by 37.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #64,200 | 18.03% |
| Count | 227 | 310 | 36.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gopie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the distribution among those carrying the Gopie surname changed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 15.29%, while there was a dramatic drop of 60.33% for those identifying as two or more races. However, the representation of white individuals slightly increased by 1.40%. The most noticeable change was within the Black community, which saw an increase of 45.49%. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33.48% | 48.71% | 45.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 36.56% | 30.97% | -15.29% |
| Two or More Races | 21.15% | 8.39% | -60.33% |
| White | 5.73% | 5.81% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |