Explore the Family Name Jopp
The meaning of Jopp
1. South German: from the personal name, either a derivative of Hiob, the German form of Job, or a shortened form of Jakob. 2. English (Aberdeenshire): variant of Job. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Detlef, Gerhard, Hannelore, Willi.
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How common is the last name Jopp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Jopp" has experienced slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,090 in popularity with a count of 334 people claiming the surname in the U.S., representing a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 residents. Despite an increase in the count to 343 by 2010, its rank dropped to 59,017 due to other surnames' relative growth. The proportion remained consistent at 0.12 per 100,000 residents.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #59,017 | -3.38% |
| Count | 334 | 343 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jopp
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census also provides some insights. In 2000, individuals with the Jopp surname identified predominantly as White, with 97.6% representation. By 2010, this figure had only slightly decreased to 96.21%. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a decrease from 1.80% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. During this decade, there was also a new emergence of Hispanic identification within the Jopp surname bearers, which stood at 1.46% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.21% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.46% | -18.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |