Explore the Family Name Koppa
The meaning of Koppa
Germanized form (or a Czech and Polish variant) of Czech, Polish, and Sorbian Kopa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koppa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koppa dropped slightly in its rank of popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from 57,406 to 60,636, a decrease of 5.63 percent. However, the actual number of individuals with the Koppa surname remained steady at 332 over the same period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also saw a modest decline of 8.33 percent, going from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #60,636 | -5.63% |
| Count | 332 | 332 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koppa
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Koppa surname. In 2000, the vast majority of those with this surname, 93.37 percent, identified as White, while 3.61 percent identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, and 1.51 percent identified as Hispanic. No one identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while Whites still made up the bulk of the Koppa population at 90.36 percent, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased to 4.82 percent and Hispanics rose to 2.11 percent. Again, no Koppas identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This indicates a slight increase in diversity within the holders of the Koppa surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.37% | 90.36% | -3.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.61% | 4.82% | 33.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.11% | 39.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |