Explore the Family Name Koerper
The meaning of Koerper
German (Körper): variant of Körber (see Koerber).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koerper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koerper saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 79,958, however, by 2010, it climbed to a rank of 78,316, marking a 2.05% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew over this decade, from 221 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, a rise of 10.41%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #78,316 | 2.05% |
| Count | 221 | 244 | 10.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koerper
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Koerper identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, this demographic experienced a slight decrease from 99.00% to 96.72%. No significant changes were observed in the other ethnic identities - Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, over the ten-year span. The data for these groups either remained suppressed for privacy or showed no recorded change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.72% | -2.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |