Explore the Family Name Koeppel
The meaning of Koeppel
1. German (Silesia; Köppel): from the Silesian dialect word Köppel ‘head’, a nickname for someone with a visible deformity or peculiarity of the head (Low German Kopp). 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Köppel): from a pet form (Yiddish Kopl) of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob). Compare Keppel and Koppel. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans, Kurt, Merwin, Urs.
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How common is the last name Koeppel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koeppel saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Koeppel held the rank of 21,209 among all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dipped slightly to 21,413 — a decrease of 0.96%. In contrast, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,153 to 1,221, marking a growth of 5.9%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.65%, moving from 0.43 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,209 | #21,413 | -0.96% |
| Count | 1,153 | 1,221 | 5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koeppel
When looking at the ethnicity breakdown for the Koeppel surname, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts over the 2000 to 2010 period. The most significant change occurred in the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic, which dropped by 52.87%—from 0.87 to 0.41. Interestingly, the group identifying as Two or More Races appeared for the first time in 2010, while the White, Hispanic, Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native demographics remained largely unchanged. In fact, the White ethnicity continued to hold the overwhelming majority at 97.71% in 2010, up slightly from 97.48% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 97.71% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.23% | 1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.41% | -52.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |