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

Choppa, 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 Choppa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Choppa in America

Choppa is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Choppa surname appeared 134 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 Choppa.

The history of the last name Choppa

The surname CHOPPA has its origins in medieval England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ceopp," which means a marketplace or a shop. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked in a shop or a marketplace.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname CHOPPA can be found in the Suffolk Feet of Fines from 1310, where it appears as "Choppere." This indicates that the name was already in use in the early 14th century and was likely derived from the occupational term "chopper," referring to someone who chopped or cut goods for sale.

In the late 14th century, the name appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire as "Choppare," further solidifying its connection to the occupation of a merchant or shopkeeper. The variant spelling "Choppar" was also recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname CHOPPA was John Choppa, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1348. Another notable figure was William Choppa, a merchant from Bristol, who was recorded in the city's records in 1402.

In the 16th century, the surname CHOPPA was particularly prevalent in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. The Norfolk Musters of 1569 list several individuals with this surname, including Robert Choppa and Thomas Choppa. Additionally, the parish records of Harleston, Norfolk, mention the marriage of John Choppa and Margery Baxter in 1587.

One of the more prominent individuals with the surname CHOPPA was Sir William Choppa, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Essex, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a justice of the peace.

Another notable figure was Richard Choppa, a poet and playwright from Gloucestershire, who was born in 1598 and died in 1658. He was known for his satirical works and was a contemporary of famous writers like Ben Jonson and John Donne.

The surname CHOPPA can also be found in various place names throughout England, such as Choppa's Green in Hertfordshire and Choppa's Field in Essex, further solidifying its historical roots in the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Choppa

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

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 Choppa 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.

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 Choppa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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