Explore the Family Name Kopchak
The meaning of Kopchak
1. Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Kopko, formed with the diminutive suffix -ak. 2. Americanized form of Polish Kopczak and Slovak Kopčák, cognates of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Kopchak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kopchak saw a slight dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kopchak was ranked 55,237th in prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 58,735th position, representing a -6.33% change. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased slightly over this period, from 348 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, a drop of -0.86%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the name Kopchak per 100k population declined by -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,735 | -6.33% |
| Count | 348 | 345 | -0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopchak
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kopchak, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked with White individuals. In 2000, 99.14% of those with this surname identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 97.39% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.14% | 97.39% | -1.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |