Explore the Family Name Koep
The meaning of Koep
German (Köp): variant of Köpp (see Koepp). Some characteristic forenames: German Wendelin, Armin, Florian.
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How common is the last name Koep in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koep has seen a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 43,232 in 2000 to 43,511 in 2010, representing a change of -0.65. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased during the same period, going from 471 in 2000 to 496 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.31. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #43,511 | -0.65% |
| Count | 471 | 496 | 5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koep
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicated that the majority of individuals with the Koep surname identified as White, accounting for 96.39% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.18% in 2010. The census also recorded some changes in other ethnic identities associated with the Koep surname. In 2000, 1.91% identified with two or more races, but this category was not represented in 2010. New categories appeared in 2010, with 1.21% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.41% as Hispanic. No individuals with the Koep surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 97.18% | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |