Explore the Family Name Koeppe
The meaning of Koeppe
1. German (mainly Köppe): variant of Kopp 1. 2. Germanized form (Köppe) of Czech, Polish, and Sorbian Kopa. Compare Koppe. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Wolfram.
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How common is the last name Koeppe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koeppe has experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,630th in terms of frequency among all surnames in the United States but fell to 39,004th in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.48%. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals bearing this surname slightly reduced from 576 in 2000 to 565 in 2010, marking a fall of 1.91%. The proportion of people with the surname Koeppe per 100,000 population also decreased by 9.52%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 ten years later.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #39,004 | -6.48% |
| Count | 576 | 565 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koeppe
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Koeppe surname identify as White, accounting for 95.14% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 93.10% in 2010. There is negligible representation in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was at zero in 2000 and increased to 1.42% in 2010. A small percentage identified as having two or more races, increasing slightly from 2.43% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 93.1% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 2.65% | 9.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.95% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |