Explore the Family Name Goplen
The meaning of Goplen
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Oppland, in Old Norse Goplheimr from gopl ‘harebell, bluebell’ and heimr ‘homestead, farm’.
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How common is the last name Goplen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goplen has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Goplen ranked 84,631st among all surnames, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 82,044th spot, indicating a growth of 3.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 206 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, a rise of 11.65%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #82,044 | 3.06% |
| Count | 206 | 230 | 11.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goplen
In terms of ethnicity, data from the same Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Goplen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an insignificant change of 0.02%. There was a small representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander community in 2010, accounting for 2.17% of the Goplens, which was not present in 2000. There were no changes observed in other ethnic identities such as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 95.65% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |