Explore the Family Name Koops
The meaning of Koops
North German and Dutch: patronymic from a short form of Jakob (see Jacob). Some characteristic forenames: German Uwe, Helmuth, Kurt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koops in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koops saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping by 1.35% in rank from 52,827 to 53,538. The actual count of people with this surname, however, increased marginally by 4.89%, moving from 368 in 2000 to 386 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 7.14% from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #53,538 | -1.35% |
| Count | 368 | 386 | 4.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koops
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Koops identified as White, although there was a decrease in this demographic from 96.20% in 2000 to 91.97% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also decreased slightly from 1.63% to 1.30%. There was no change in Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics which remained at 0. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races saw an increase, with the latter rising to 4.66% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 91.97% | -4.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.3% | -20.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |