Explore the Family Name Popkin
The meaning of Popkin
Welsh and English (London): Anglicized form of ap Hopkin ‘son of Hopkin’ (see Hopkin).
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How common is the last name Popkin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Popkin has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Popkin ranked 28,548 in popularity and had a count of 786 occurrences. However, as of 2010, it had slipped to rank 31,587 with a count of 732, marking a drop of about 10.65% in rank and 6.87% in frequency. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased by roughly 13.79%, moving from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,548 | #31,587 | -10.65% |
| Count | 786 | 732 | -6.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popkin
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the majority of individuals with the Popkin surname identified as white, at 96.44%. This figure dropped slightly to 93.72% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic modestly increased from 1.02% to 1.50% in the same period. There was a new appearance in 2010, with 1.78% identifying as black, an ethnicity not previously represented. Those reporting two or more races also increased from 1.53% to 1.91%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 0.64% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 93.72% | -2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.91% | 24.84% |
| Black | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.5% | 47.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |