Explore the Family Name Kopas
The meaning of Kopas
1. Americanized form of Hungarian Kopasz ‘bald’. 2. Slovak and Croatian: nickname for a bald man, from a Slavicized form of the Hungarian adjective kopasz ‘bald’ (compare 1 above). This form of the surname is also found in Czechia. 3. Polish (also Kopaś): occupational name for an agricultural laborer, from a derivative of kopać ‘to dig’. This surname is very rare in Poland.
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How common is the last name Kopas in the United States?
The surname "Kopas" has risen in popularity significantly between the years 2000 and 2010, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of the name improved from 53,556th place to 47,791st place, marking a positive change of approximately 10.76%. Meanwhile, the count of people bearing this surname increased by 22.38% during this period, going up from 362 to 443 individuals. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kopas per 100k population also saw an increase of 15.38%, moving from 0.13 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #47,791 | 10.76% |
| Count | 362 | 443 | 22.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopas
When it comes to the ethnicity of those carrying the "Kopas" surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data paints an interesting picture. In both 2000 and 2010, a significant majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 96.69% and 95.94% respectively. During this period, there was a slight decline of 0.78% in the percentage of White individuals named Kopas. The data also shows that a small portion of those with the surname identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native, although this group's representation decreased by 18.67% over the decade. It's noteworthy that in 2010, a new ethnic identity emerged within the Kopas surname holders - 1.13% identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Two or more races among the Kopas surname holders in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.94% | -0.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.66% | 1.35% | -18.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |