Explore the Family Name Koppen
The meaning of Koppen
1. Dutch; German (also Köppen): patronymic from Kop(pe), a pet form of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob). 2. German: habitational name from any of several places called Koppen. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Reinhard, Rudiger.
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How common is the last name Koppen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koppen has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,591 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 37,341, a change of 0.67%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 557 in 2000 to 597 in 2010, a growth of 7.18%. However, the proportion of people named Koppen per 100k decreased by 4.76% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #37,341 | 0.67% |
| Count | 557 | 597 | 7.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koppen
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Koppen surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.74% in 2000 to 97.32% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, individuals identifying as two or more races and Hispanic emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.34% and 1.01% respectively, while they were absent in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.74% | 97.32% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |