Explore the Family Name Kopka
The meaning of Kopka
Polish and Czech: topographic name from kopka, a diminutive of kopa ‘heap, pile’. This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Wilhelm, Willi.
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How common is the last name Kopka in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kopka held a rank of 29,904 in terms of popularity in 2000 and experienced a slight decline to 31,790 in 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 6.31%. In terms of actual numbers, there were 741 individuals with the surname Kopka in 2000, which saw a minor decrease to 726 by 2010—a change of about -2.02%. The proportion of individuals with the Kopka surname per 100k also dwindled from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, accounting for a drop of about 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,904 | #31,790 | -6.31% |
| Count | 741 | 726 | -2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopka
The Kopka surname exhibits a diverse ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a substantial 95.82% of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, though this slightly decreased to 94.08% by 2010. While the presence of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives was either negligible or suppressed for privacy, the Hispanic representation within the Kopka surname bearers rose by an impressive 83.70%—from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races declined from 1.48% to 1.24%, marking a decrease of 16.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 94.08% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.48% | 83.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.24% | -16.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |