Explore the Family Name Koppenhofer
The meaning of Koppenhofer
German (Koppenhöfer): status name for a farmer who had to pay rent to his landlord in the form of capons; from Middle High German koppe + hof ‘farm, court’ + -er -suffix of origin. Compare Koppenhaver and Koppenhoefer.
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How common is the last name Koppenhofer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koppenhofer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 116,835 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 111,988, representing a 4.15% change. The number of people with the Koppenhofer surname also increased from 138 to 157 during the same period, indicating a 13.77% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #111,988 | 4.15% |
| Count | 138 | 157 | 13.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koppenhofer
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Koppenhofer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.83% to 95.54%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in these years. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with Two or more races in 2010, accounting for 3.18% of those with the Koppenhofer surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 95.54% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |