Explore the Family Name Kopfer
The meaning of Kopfer
German (Köpfer): occupational name for a maker and seller of mugs, cups, etc. (see Kopf 1), or for a person (a barber, for instance) who applied cupping glasses (to bleed people). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kopfer in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kopfer ranked 93,427 in 2000 and dropped to 102,197 in 2010, demonstrating a decrease in popularity by 9.39%. The count of individuals sharing this surname also experienced a slight fall from 182 in 2000 to 176 in 2010, representing a -3.3% change. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline as well, decreasing from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, marking a -14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #102,197 | -9.39% |
| Count | 182 | 176 | -3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopfer
Based on the Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Kopfer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight percentage drop from 97.25% to 96.59% across these years. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; all remained at 0.00% in both 2000 and 2010. This indicates that the Kopfer surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.59% | -0.68% |
| 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% |