Explore the Family Name Poppler
The meaning of Poppler
German (also Pöppler): topographic name for someone who lived near poplars, from Middle Low German poppele ‘poplar’, or possibly a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word.
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How common is the last name Poppler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poppler has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,700 out of all surnames and rose to 71,478 by 2010, showing a growth of 6.81%. The count of people with this surname also grew by 17.17% during this period, from 233 to 273 individuals. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #71,478 | 6.81% |
| Count | 233 | 273 | 17.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poppler
As for the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Poppler, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.57% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.60% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 3.00% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the surname Poppler, growing to 2.20% in 2010. There were no changes or individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 95.6% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |