Explore the Family Name Koplin
The meaning of Koplin
1. German: habitational name from a place near Teltow (Brandenburg) so named or from Kopplin in Pomerania. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Yiddish personal name Kopl (see Kopel) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Dietrich, Gerd, Gerda.
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How common is the last name Koplin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koplin saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 29,481 in 2000, it dropped to 31,689 by 2010, showing a decline of 7.49%. The total count of people with this surname also fell from 755 to 729 during this decade, losing 3.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 10.71%, shifting from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #31,689 | -7.49% |
| Count | 755 | 729 | -3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koplin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data tells us that individuals bearing the Koplin surname are predominantly White, accounting for 95.63% in 2000 and increasing to 96.98% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races both saw declines, falling to zero and dropping by 42.02% respectively. Hispanic representation among Koplins increased slightly from 1.32% to 1.65%. There were no reported instances of Koplin individuals identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 96.98% | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.65% | 25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0.69% | -42.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |