Explore the Family Name Koepp
The meaning of Koepp
German (mainly Köpp): variant of Kopp 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Armin, Guenther, Ewald, Guenter, Klaus, Kurt, Reinhart, Theodor, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Koepp in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Koepp" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Koepp ranked 15,391 in popularity and was carried by around 1,750 individuals. However, by 2010, despite the count of people with the Koepp surname marginally declining to 1,733, its rank fell to 16,560. This indicates a decrease in popularity by about 7.6%. The proportion of individuals named Koepp per 100,000 also dropped by 9.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,391 | #16,560 | -7.6% |
| Count | 1,750 | 1,733 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.59 | -9.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koepp
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Koepp surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.60% in 2000 and 93.88% in 2010), there were notable increases and decreases in other ethnic groups. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dipped from 0.69% to 0.52%, while the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races nearly doubled from 1.31% to 2.48%. Hispanics with the Koepp surname saw a minor increase from 2.11% to 2.60%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Koepp surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 93.88% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.6% | 23.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.48% | 89.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.52% | -24.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |