Explore the Family Name Poper
The meaning of Poper
English (Middlesex) and German: variant of Popper. The name is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Poper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poper saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Poper ranked 55,376 among all surnames but dropped to rank 61,585 by 2010, indicating a change of -11.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 347 to 326 during the same period, reflecting a change of -6.05%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Poper declined from 0.13 to 0.11, a percentage change of -15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #61,585 | -11.21% |
| Count | 347 | 326 | -6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poper
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Poper between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, which slightly increased from 94.24% to 94.79%, a change of 0.58%. The census recorded no individuals with the Poper surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Meanwhile, there was an introduction of Hispanic ethnicity within the Poper surname holders in 2010 at 2.45% that wasn't present in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Black or two or more races, however, dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.59% and 2.31% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 94.79% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |