Explore the Family Name Kupetz
The meaning of Kupetz
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a merchant, Russian kupets, Polish kupiec. 2. Germanized or Americanized form of Czech, Slovak or Slovenian Kupec, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim.
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How common is the last name Kupetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kupetz saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,208 and fell to 83,226 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 9.21 percent. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 235 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, which represents a 3.83 percent decline. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 11.11 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #83,226 | -9.21% |
| Count | 235 | 226 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kupetz
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kupetz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, around 98.72 percent identified as White, which decreased to 95.13 percent in 2010. During the same period, there was no reported change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a noteworthy rise in those who identified as Hispanic from 0 in 2000 to 3.98 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.72% | 95.13% | -3.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.98% | 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% |