Explore the Family Name Poplin
The meaning of Poplin
English: at least in part, a variant of Popham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poplin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Poplin' has slightly decreased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,971 in popularity and was used by approximately 2,394 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.89 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 12,921 and the count decreased marginally to 2,379, thereby reducing the proportion per 100,000 people to 0.81. This indicates a decrease in usage of the surname by around 0.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,971 | #12,921 | -7.94% |
| Count | 2,394 | 2,379 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.81 | -8.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poplin
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Poplin' identify as White, at 95.49% in 2000 and 94.12% in 2010, albeit with a slight decrease of 1.43%. Over the decade, there were marked increases in the Hispanic and Black populations using this surname, with increases of 90.91% and 52.00% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups also saw a rise in usage of this surname by 18.00% and 14.40%, respectively. Those identifying with two or more races increased their usage by a moderate 3.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 94.12% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.68% | 90.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.43% | 3.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 1.43% | 14.4% |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.76% | 52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.59% | 18% |