Explore the Family Name Kupferman
The meaning of Kupferman
Americanized form of German Kupfermann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: occupational name for a coppersmith or someone in the copper trade, from Middle High German kupfer (German Kupfer) ‘copper’ + man (German Mann) ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Bronia, Hagit, Jakob, Zelig. German Ilse, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kupferman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kupferman has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kupferman was ranked as the 69,428th most popular surname and by 2010, it moved up to the 68,345th position, reflecting a 1.56% increase in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose, totaling 264 in 2000 and growing to 288 in 2010, marking a 9.09% increase. However, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #68,345 | 1.56% |
| Count | 264 | 288 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kupferman
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Kupferman identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.83% in 2000 to 93.75% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Kupfermans identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, growing from 2.27% to 4.51%. There were no reported instances of Kupfermans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 93.75% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 4.51% | 98.68% |
| 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% |