Explore the Family Name Kopp
The meaning of Kopp
1. German (also Köpp): from a pet form of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob). 2. German: nickname for someone with a noticeable deformity or peculiarity of the head, from Low German Kopp ‘head’, or a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill. 3. German: possibly also a nickname from the South German dialect word Kopp (also Kapp) ‘young cock, capon’. 4. German: habitational name from a place so named in the Eifel Mountains. Compare Copp. 5. Czech: variant (or a Germanized form) of Kop, from a short form of the personal name Prokop or a nickname from Middle High German kopf ‘head’ (compare 2 above). 6. Dutch: probably of German origin (see above). 7. Hungarian: habitational name from a place so named near Naszvad. The placename is of German origin. A small plot of land near village was named Vábrikkenkopp (from German Brückenkopf) by a Hungarian soldier in the Habsburg Army, who used to stand on watch at the bridge across the Vág river. The locals had difficulty with the name and later shortened it to Kopp.
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How common is the last name Kopp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kopp has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 3047 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 3232, marking a 6.07% decrease. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Kopp surname increased from 10,912 to 11,175 during the same time period, indicating a growth of 2.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 4.05 to 3.79, representing a 6.42% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,047 | #3,232 | -6.07% |
| Count | 10,912 | 11,175 | 2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.05 | 3.79 | -6.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopp
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Kopp surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates certain shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Kopp bearers identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.21% to 95.70%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Kopp increased by 24.53% but still only accounted for 0.66% of the total in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, up by 50.55%. There were also noticeable increases in those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; these groups saw increases of 67.89%, 61.54%, and 76.92% respectively, accounting for 1.83%, 0.21%, and 0.23% of all Kopps in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.7% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.83% | 67.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.37% | 50.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.66% | 24.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0.23% | 76.92% |
| Black | 0.13% | 0.21% | 61.54% |
Kopp ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Kopp is French & German, which comprises 37.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (34.1%) and Eastern European (8.4%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Japanese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.6% |
| British & Irish | 34.1% |
| Eastern European | 8.4% |
| Other | 19.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Kopp
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Kopp have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 75.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 74.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 74.30% |
What Kopp haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Kopp is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Walter, Weber, Bauer, Keller, Vogel, Maier, Schaefer, Zimmer, Engel, Schafer.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kopp surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Kopp have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Kopp" Surname 50.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Kopp" Surname 28.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kopp" Surname 29.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Kopp" Surname 17.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kopp?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Kopp are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition