Explore the Family Name Koppenhoefer
The meaning of Koppenhoefer
German (Koppenhöfer): see Koppenhofer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koppenhoefer in the United States?
The surname Koppenhoefer, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 133,114th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 126,765th position, reflecting a 4.77% change. The number of people carrying this name also rose during these years, from 117 to 135, marking an increase of 15.38%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Koppenhoefer per 100,000 people in the U.S. grew by 25%, from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,114 | #126,765 | 4.77% |
| Count | 117 | 135 | 15.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koppenhoefer
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Koppenhoefer surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of White individuals bearing this surname decreased slightly by 4.13% over this period, from 96.58% to 92.59%. Interestingly, no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity were recorded with this surname in either year. Additionally, no instances of the surname were associated with two or more races. The only other ethnic group represented was Hispanic, which emerged in 2010 at 7.41%, having been absent in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 92.59% | -4.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |