Explore the Family Name Kolpin
The meaning of Kolpin
1. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from Kolpin or Kolpino, now in Belarus. 2. German: habitational name from any of the places called Kolpin or Kolpien, in eastern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: French Olivier, Thierry.
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How common is the last name Kolpin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kolpin has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 64,750 in 2000 to 60,505 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 6.56 percent. Additionally, the count or number of individuals bearing the surname increased by 16.03 percent during this period, rising from 287 to 333 people. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #60,505 | 6.56% |
| Count | 287 | 333 | 16.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolpin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kolpin surname identify as White, accounting for 97.21 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.70 percent in 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.74 percent to 1.50 percent over the decade. Interestingly, the census revealed a new category in 2010, with 1.50 percent of individuals with the Kolpin surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.7% | -0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.5% | -13.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |