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

Chopper, 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 Chopper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chopper in America

Chopper is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chopper surname appeared 116 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 Chopper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chopper 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 Chopper

The surname Chopper is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern regions, during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Old English word "ceopur," which was used to describe a type of merchant or trader who bought and sold goods. This occupation played a significant role in the development of commerce during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Chopper can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, where a John le Choper is listed as a taxpayer. The use of the prefix "le" was a common practice in medieval times, indicating the person's occupation or place of origin.

The surname Chopper also appears in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a Robert Choper is mentioned in 1348. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during that era.

One notable individual with the surname Chopper was William Chopper, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Northumberland who lived in the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in trade with the nearby Scottish borders and owned substantial property in the area.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Sir Henry Chopper, a military commander who served under King Henry VIII during the 16th century. He played a significant role in the English campaigns against Scotland and was knighted for his bravery and loyalty on the battlefield.

In the 17th century, the Chopper family established themselves in the county of Lincolnshire, where they were known for their involvement in the wool trade. One member of this family, Thomas Chopper (1625-1692), was a successful wool merchant who left behind a sizable estate upon his death.

During the 18th century, the name Chopper was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Northumberland, and Lincolnshire. One notable individual from this era was Reverend John Chopper (1712-1783), a clergyman of the Church of England who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire.

As the centuries progressed, the Chopper surname continued to spread across different regions of England, with some members of the family also migrating to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chopper

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

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

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