Explore the Family Name Goupil
The meaning of Goupil
French: nickname for someone with red hair or for a cunning person, from Old French goupil ‘fox’, Late Latin vulpiculus, a diminutive of classical Latin vulpes, a distant cognate of Wolf. This was replaced as a vocabulary word during the Middle Ages by renard, originally a personal name. Compare Reynard, the name borne by the fox in the popular beast tales. The name is also found in England in the medieval period, but seems to have become extinct, only to be reintroduced in the 16th century by Huguenot refugees from France. History: René Goupil, born in Angers, France, on May 13, 1608, arrived as a Jesuit priest in Canada in 1640, and was killed by the Iroquois in what is now NY in 1642. He was canonized on June 29, 1930. Antoine Goupil dit Laviolette from Cornil in Corrèze, France, married Marie Gaboury in La Durantaye, QC, in 1698. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Andre, Dominique, Fernand, Julien, Leonce, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Goupil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goupil has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Goupil was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to become the 48,060th most common name in the United States, marking an impressive rank increase of 3.03%. The census count for individuals with the Goupil surname also increased during this time period from 398 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, representing a 10.55% growth. However, the proportion of Goupils per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #48,060 | 3.03% |
| Count | 398 | 440 | 10.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goupil
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that there have been some shifts among individuals bearing the surname Goupil. In 2000, approximately 98.24% of Goupils identified as White. By 2010, though still the majority, this figure had decreased to 92.27%, indicating a 6.08% drop. During the same time frame, the census recorded emergent ethnic identities among the Goupils including Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, each making up 2.5% of the total Goupils in 2010. Additionally, individuals identifying as two or more races also emerged in the 2010 census accounting for another 2.5% of the Goupil population. There were no changes reported in the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations during this 10-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 92.27% | -6.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |