Explore the Family Name Kopacz
The meaning of Kopacz
Polish: occupational name for someone who cleared land forcultivation, Polish kopacz, from kopać ‘to dig’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Jerzy, Jozef, Andrzej, Czeslawa, Karol, Krystyna, Miroslaw.
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How common is the last name Kopacz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kopacz has seen a slight decrease in popularity, moving from rank 19,248 in 2000 to 19,803 in 2010, a change of -2.88%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 4.22% during the same period, rising from 1,303 to 1,358 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor dip, falling by 4.17% from 0.48 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,248 | #19,803 | -2.88% |
| Count | 1,303 | 1,358 | 4.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.46 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopacz
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the Kopacz surname identified as White, with 96.85% in 2000 and slightly less at 96.32% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Hispanic or Black ethnicities in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.66% and 0.52% respectively. In the case of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races, there was an increase of 21.31% and 21.74% respectively. However, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation fell by 46.38%, from 0.69% to 0.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 96.32% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.4% | 21.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.74% | 21.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.37% | -46.38% |