Find out how popular the last name Chopp is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chopp.

Chopp, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chopp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chopp in America

Chopp is the 27303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chopp surname appeared 885 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chopp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chopp to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chopp

The surname "CHOPP" is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the German word "Schoppen," which refers to a type of large drinking vessel or jug. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who made or sold these vessels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CHOPP" can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a craftsman named Heinz Chopp was mentioned as a member of the local guild of potters and glassmakers.

As the name spread across Germany and other parts of Europe, various spelling variations emerged, such as "Choppe," "Schopp," and "Schoppen." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name "CHOPP" was Johannes Chopp, a Protestant reformer and theologian from Saxony. He was born in 1524 and played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism in central Germany.

During the 17th century, the "CHOPP" name appeared in the records of the Palatinate region of Germany. One notable individual from this era was Konrad Chopp, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Neustadt an der Weinstraße between 1620 and 1692.

As the centuries passed, the name "CHOPP" spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through various waves of immigration. One notable individual from the 18th century was Johann Chopp, a German-born farmer who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1760s and became a respected member of the local community.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname "CHOPP" was Wilhelm Chopp, a German-American artist and painter born in 1826. He is known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which depicted scenes from his native Germany and his adopted home in the United States.

Throughout history, the surname "CHOPP" has maintained a strong presence, particularly in Germany and areas with significant German heritage. While the name may have originated from a humble occupational background, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, religious figures, and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chopp

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chopp.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chopp was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chopp has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chopp was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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