Explore the Family Name Scopel
The meaning of Scopel
Italian (Veneto): from a pet form of Scopa 1. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Attilio, Elio, Ennio, Siro.
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How common is the last name Scopel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Scopel' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,298 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 76,768, indicating a decrease of approximately 17.57%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 284 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, marking an 11.97% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, showing a decrease of 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #76,768 | -17.57% |
| Count | 284 | 250 | -11.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scopel
The ethnicity of those with the Scopel surname, as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a majority identifying as White, at 97.18% in 2000 and 96% in 2010. There was a small change in this demographic, decreasing by only 1.21%. The data also shows that in 2000, 1.76% identified as being of two or more races, however this figure diminished to zero by the 2010 census. Moreover, there was a new ethnic identity reported in 2010, with 2.4% identifying as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 96% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |