Explore the Family Name Poppen
The meaning of Poppen
North German: patronymic from Popp. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Otto, Uwe, Wilhelmina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Poppen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Poppen experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 27970th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 31285th spot, marking an 11.85% decline. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 807 in 2000 to 741 in 2010, a reduction of 8.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped from 0.3 to 0.25 over the same period, indicating a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #31,285 | -11.85% |
| Count | 807 | 741 | -8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poppen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Poppen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.65% to 95.95%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.73% to 1.75%), and those reporting two or more ethnicities (from 0.62% to 0.67%). Notably, a small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, though this group was not represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.95% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.75% | 1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.67% | 8.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |