Explore the Family Name Koepsel
The meaning of Koepsel
German (Köpsel): from a pet form of the personal name Jakobus (see Jacob). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Koepsel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koepsel has seen some minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Koepsel was ranked 62,961st in terms of commonality among surnames, but this ranking slipped to 66,553rd a decade later, signifying a decline of 5.71%. The number of individuals bearing the surname, however, remained steady at 297 during both census years. As for its prevalence per 100,000 people, it slightly decreased from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #66,553 | -5.71% |
| Count | 297 | 297 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koepsel
When looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Koepsel identify as White. In 2000, 97.98% of Koepsels identified as such, but this percentage diminished to 95.62% by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.41%. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the 2010 census recorded a small emergence of 2.36% of Koepsels identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 95.62% | -2.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |