2000
#44,895
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 450
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Choplin
An archaic term for a shoemaker or maker of chopines (raised shoes/clogs).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 532 Americans carry the last name Choplin. That puts it at #49,062 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 644,275 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Choplin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
532
1 in 644,275
Census rank
#49,062
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
464
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 464 bearers of the surname Choplin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49062nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Choplin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Choplin
The surname CHOPLIN is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "choplier," which means "to chop" or "to strike." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a woodcutter or someone who worked with wood.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHOPLIN can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England dating back to 1086. This record mentions a landowner named Robert Choplin in the county of Oxfordshire.
In the 13th century, there are references to a family of Choplins residing in the village of Choplin-sur-Seine, located in the Normandy region of France. This village likely took its name from the surname, indicating that the Choplins were influential landowners in the area.
One notable member of the Choplin family was Jean Choplin (c. 1520-1589), a French philosopher and theologian who studied at the University of Paris. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of the time and wrote several treatises on religious and philosophical topics.
Another individual of note was Pierre Choplin (1645-1718), a French architect who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of St. Sulpice and the Hôtel de Soubise.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Choplin family settled in the French colony of St. Domingue (present-day Haiti). One member of this branch, Jacques Choplin (1761-1839), played a significant role in the Haitian Revolution, fighting alongside Toussaint Louverture for the independence of the island.
The name CHOPLIN also made its way to England, where it is recorded in various historical documents from the 16th century onwards. One notable English bearer of the surname was William Choplin (1768-1847), a successful merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Bristol.
While the origins of the surname CHOPLIN can be traced back to medieval France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including other European countries, North America, and the Caribbean. Despite its geographical dispersion, the name retains its connection to its French roots and the legacy of those who bore it throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Choplin
Among Census respondents with the surname Choplin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Choplin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Choplin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 426
- Two or more races3.7% · 17
- Black or African American3.0% · 14
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Choplin
Choplin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#49,999
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 419
-31 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 5,104 places
2020
#49,062
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 464
+45 bearers (+10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Up 937 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #44,895 | 450 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #49,999 | 419 | 0.14 | -31 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 5,104 places |
| 2020 | #49,062 | 464 | 0.16 | +45 bearers (+10.7%) | Up 937 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Choplin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,999 | #49,062 | 1.9% |
| Count | 419 | 464 | 10.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.16 | 10.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Choplin bearers went from 419 to 464 (+10.7% change). The surname moved up 937 positions in the national ranking, going from #49,999 to #49,062.
FAQ
Choplin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Choplin?
Name Census estimates that about 532 living Americans carry the surname Choplin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 644,275 residents.
How common is Choplin?
Choplin ranks #49,062 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 464 people with the surname Choplin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (532), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.16 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Choplin.
Has Choplin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Choplin went from 419 recorded bearers to 464. That is an increase of 45 (+10.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #49,999 to #49,062.
What does the Census say about the background of Choplin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Choplin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Choplin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (426 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Choplin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Black (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Choplin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Choplin mean?
An archaic term for a shoemaker or maker of chopines (raised shoes/clogs). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Choplin (0.16 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Choplin?
You can see how many people have the surname Choplin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.