Explore the Family Name Kopitzke
The meaning of Kopitzke
Germanized form of Polish Kopicki: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Kopitzke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kopitzke' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,676th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 69,392nd position, reflecting a decrease of 4.07%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 277 to 283 within the same period, showing a growth of 2.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #69,392 | -4.07% |
| Count | 277 | 283 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopitzke
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the majority of individuals with the 'Kopitzke' surname identify as White. In 2000, this statistic stood at 95.67% and it increased slightly to 96.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races went from 2.53% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There was also a small decrease in the Hispanic population, from 1.81% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. The census recorded no individuals with the 'Kopitzke' surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 96.11% | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.77% | -2.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |