Explore the Family Name Kopperud
The meaning of Kopperud
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southeastern Norway, named Kopperud, from Old Norse koppari ‘maker of cups’ + ruth ‘clearing, cleared field’.
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How common is the last name Kopperud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kopperud experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 73,931 to 74,375, reflecting a 0.6% change. In terms of actual count, however, there was a small increase in individuals with this surname, rising from 244 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #74,375 | -0.6% |
| Count | 244 | 260 | 6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kopperud
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Kopperud identify as White, accounting for 97.13% in 2000, which increased to 99.23% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 2.05% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 99.23% | 2.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |