Explore the Family Name Kopach
The meaning of Kopach
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Kopáč, Slovenian Kopač (see Kopac), Polish Kopacz, all meaning ‘digger’.
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How common is the last name Kopach in the United States?
The surname Kopach has seen an increase in popularity over the decade, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 74,398 in terms of frequency, with a total count of 242 instances. By 2010, the rank had improved to 71,886, and the count increased to 271 individuals bearing the surname, marking an improvement of 3.38% in rank and 11.98% in count. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #71,886 | 3.38% |
| Count | 242 | 271 | 11.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopach
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname Kopach identify as White. In 2000, 96.28% of people with this surname identified as White, which marginally increased to 97.05% by 2010. There was a slight representation of the Hispanic community in 2000 at 2.48%, but no instances were recorded in the 2010 census. The data showed no change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities associating with the surname Kopach throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 97.05% | 0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |