Explore the Family Name Koppel
The meaning of Koppel
1. North German, Dutch, and Estonian: from Middle Low German koppel, Middle Dutch coppel, German Koppel ‘enclosed common pasture’, hence a topographic name for someone living near such pasture, or possibly a status name for a commoner, i.e. someone who had the right to use such land for his livestock. Compare Coppel and Copple. 2. German (Silesia; Köppel): see Koeppel 1. 3. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Köppel): from a pet form (Yiddish Kopl) of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob). Compare Koeppel 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Erna, Ernst, Gerd, Hanni. Jewish Morty, Uri, Yakov, Yetta, Zalmen.
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How common is the last name Koppel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koppel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Koppel ranked 20,367 out of all surnames recorded in the United States, while in 2010, it had dropped to rank 20,758 - a change of -1.92%. However, the actual count of people with the Koppel surname increased by 4.95% over the same period, moving from 1213 individuals in 2000 to 1273 in 2010. The proportion of Koppels per 100k people slightly decreased by -4.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,367 | #20,758 | -1.92% |
| Count | 1,213 | 1,273 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koppel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Koppel surname identify as White, making up 92.85% of the total in 2010, down slightly from 93.98% in 2000. Hispanic representation within the Koppel surname increased by 30.18% from 2000 to 2010, rising from 3.38% to 4.40%. Representation of Two or more races decreased by -23.64% during this period, and the percentage of Koppels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander stood at 1.02% in 2010. The number of Koppels identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 92.85% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 4.4% | 30.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.26% | -23.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |