Explore the Family Name Kopecky
The meaning of Kopecky
Czech and Slovak (Kopecký): topographic name for someone living by a hill, from kopec ‘hill’, or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word.
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How common is the last name Kopecky in the United States?
The surname Kopecky, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked at 13,451 but dropped to 14,631 by 2010, a decline of approximately 8.77%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 2,076 in 2000 to 2,034 in 2010, showing a subtle reduction of about 2.02%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kopecky per 100,000 declined by 10.39%, from 0.77 to 0.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,451 | #14,631 | -8.77% |
| Count | 2,076 | 2,034 | -2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.69 | -10.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopecky
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those who bear the Kopecky surname. While the majority identified as White (97.16% in 2000 and 95.82% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 1.38% over the decade. The representation among Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities saw an increase, with Asian/Pacific Islanders increasing from 0.34% to 0.64% and Hispanics growing from 1.78% to 2.21%. There was also a significant rise in those identifying with Two or more races, jumping from 0.43% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. No change was recorded for the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 95.82% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.21% | 24.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 1.08% | 151.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.64% | 88.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |