Explore the Family Name Kopecki
The meaning of Kopecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of numerous placescalled Kopiec, or a topographic name from kopiec ‘hill’ or ‘pile of earth’.
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How common is the last name Kopecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kopecki saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,143rd most popular surname but dropped to 83,226th by 2010, indicating a downward change of approximately 16.98%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 256 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, marking an 11.72% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.09 to 0.08 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #83,226 | -16.98% |
| Count | 256 | 226 | -11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopecki
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kopecki surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.53% in 2000 to 93.81% in 2010. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the number of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over this ten-year period, rising from 2.73% to 3.98%, marking a 45.79% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 93.81% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.98% | 45.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |