Explore the Family Name Kops
The meaning of Kops
German and Dutch: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob). Compare Cops.
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How common is the last name Kops in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kops' showed a slight upward trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,308 and increased by 1.05% to rank 46,811 in 2010. The count of people using this surname also saw an increase from 422 to 454, marking a growth of 7.58%. However, the proportion per 100k experienced a decrease of 6.25%, falling from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #46,811 | 1.05% |
| Count | 422 | 454 | 7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kops
The ethnicity distribution for the surname 'Kops', according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, largely belongs to the White ethnic identity. In 2000, about 94.08% were identified as White, which decreased slightly by 1.90% to 92.29% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity also rose by 18.03%, from 3.55% to 4.19% over the same period. Minimal changes were observed in other ethnic identities with Two or more races at 1.54% and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 1.10% in 2010, while no individuals were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 92.29% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.55% | 4.19% | 18.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |