Explore the Family Name Kopke
The meaning of Kopke
1. North German (Köpke): from a Low German pet form of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob). 2. Germanized form (also Köpke) of Sorbian Kopk, a diminutive of Kopa, and of Polish Kopka. Compare Koepke. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Kopke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kopke has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 42,529th most popular in 2000 and slipped to 43,732nd in 2010. This corresponds to a change of -2.83%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Kopke increased by 2.71%, from 480 in 2000 to 493 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -5.56%, dropping from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #43,732 | -2.83% |
| Count | 480 | 493 | 2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopke
When we consider the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kopke, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a marginal increase of 0.16% over the decade. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 127.20%, from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased by 51.20%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 94.32% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.84% | 127.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 1.83% | -51.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |