Explore the Family Name Koppenhaver
The meaning of Koppenhaver
Americanized form of German Koppenhöfer (see Koppenhofer). Compare Copenhaver.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koppenhaver in the United States?
The surname Koppenhaver, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, ranked as the 27,439th most common in the year 2000, and slightly dropped in popularity to the 27,974th position by 2010, reflecting a change of -1.95%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 827 in 2000 to 857 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.63%. However, when adjusting for population changes, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.45%, moving from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #27,974 | -1.95% |
| Count | 827 | 857 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koppenhaver
Turning to the ethnic identity linked with the surname Koppenhaver, the numbers derived from the Decennial U.S. Census show that it is overwhelmingly associated with the White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, significantly over 97% of those bearing the surname identified as White, with an increase from 97.46% to 97.9% over the decade. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, albeit small, rising by 22.56% to reach 1.63% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or more races fell to zero by 2010, while the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native consistently registered no significant presence within this surname group across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 97.9% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.63% | 22.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |