Explore the Family Name Kopischke
The meaning of Kopischke
1. German (of Slavic origin): derivative of Kopisch, a topographic name derived from Old Slavic kopa ‘heap, pile’ or a Germanized form of a Slavic derivative, such as Polish Kopiś, of a short form of the personal name Jakob. 2. Alternatively, a Germanized form of Polish Kopiszka: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Kopischke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kopischke had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 49,159th, but by 2010, it dropped to 49,268th. This represents a minor change of -0.22%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 402 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, a growth of 6.22%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a small decrease of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #49,268 | -0.22% |
| Count | 402 | 427 | 6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopischke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kopischke identify as White, at 97.26% in 2000 and slightly higher at 97.66% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.99% in 2000, but this percentage decreased to 1.41% by 2010. There were no significant changes in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those who identify as two or more races, as these categories remained essentially unchanged over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 97.66% | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.41% | -29.15% |
| 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% |