Explore the Family Name Koopmans
The meaning of Koopmans
Dutch and North German: patronymic from Koopman. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Klaas, Pieter.
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How common is the last name Koopmans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Koopmans" has shown a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 52,289 to 48,347, marking an increase of approximately 7.54 percent. The count of individuals with the Koopmans surname also grew by 17.16 percent during the decade, moving from 373 to 437. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people witnessed a modest boost of 7.14 percent, increasing from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #48,347 | 7.54% |
| Count | 373 | 437 | 17.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koopmans
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Koopmans" exhibits some shifts as well, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, at 92.76 percent, and this number slightly increased to 93.14 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 43.15 percent, going from 2.41 percent to 1.37 percent. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped by 21.20 percent, from 3.49 percent to 2.75 percent. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 2.29 percent of the Koopmans population identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 93.14% | 0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 2.75% | -21.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.41% | 1.37% | -43.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |