Explore the Family Name Koepsell
The meaning of Koepsell
Altered form of German Köpsel (see Koepsel). Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Erwin, Ewald, Gunter, Markus.
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How common is the last name Koepsell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koepsell has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 40,833rd most common surname but dropped to 42,455th place by 2010—a decrease of 3.97 percent. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 504 to 511—an increase of 1.39 percent. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Koepsell declined by 10.53 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #42,455 | -3.97% |
| Count | 504 | 511 | 1.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koepsell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Koepsell during the same period. In 2000, 97.22 percent of those bearing the surname identified as White. This percentage decreased by 1.57 to 95.69 percent by 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.19 percent to 1.37 percent. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either year. The data from 2010, however, revealed a new ethnic identity: 1.96 percent of those with the surname Koepsell identified as Hispanic—a category that was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.69% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 1.37% | 15.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |