Explore the Family Name Koplowitz
The meaning of Koplowitz
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Yiddish personal name Kopl (see Kopel). The ending -owitz is a Germanized form of the East Slavic patronymic ending -ovich, Polish -owicz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Kopel, Mendy, Moshe, Zev.
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How common is the last name Koplowitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koplowitz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,657th most popular surname in the United States, with about 200 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 100,302, representing a decline of approximately 15.75%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased by around 10% during this period, from 200 to 180. Consequently, the proportion of people named Koplowitz per 100,000 population dropped by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #100,302 | -15.75% |
| Count | 200 | 180 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koplowitz
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Koplowitz, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is primarily associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 95% of individuals with this surname were identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 96.11% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity with this surname decreased significantly from 4.5% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010, representing a change of -26%. No significant presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was reported among individuals with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 96.11% | 1.17% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 3.33% | -26% |
| 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% |