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

Cooperwood, 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 Cooperwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cooperwood in America

Cooperwood is the 41886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cooperwood surname appeared 519 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 Cooperwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cooperwood 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 Cooperwood

The surname COOPERWOOD has its origins in England, dating back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Old English word "cwic," meaning "alive" or "living," and "wudu," meaning "wood" or "forest." The name likely referred to a person who worked in the woods or forests, possibly as a woodcutter or a forester.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname COOPERWOOD can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, where a John COOPERWOOD was listed as a resident in 1598. The name also appears in the Hertfordshire County Records from the early 17th century, where a William COOPERWOOD is mentioned as a landowner.

In the Domesday Book, a historical manuscript commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are no direct references to the surname COOPERWOOD. However, there are mentions of individuals with similar occupational surnames, such as "Woodward" and "Forester," which may have been precursors to the COOPERWOOD name.

One notable bearer of the COOPERWOOD surname was Thomas COOPERWOOD (1654-1721), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. His estate, known as COOPERWOOD Manor, was a prominent landmark in the area for many years.

Another individual of historical significance was Elizabeth COOPERWOOD (1738-1812), a renowned botanist and author from Oxfordshire. She published several influential works on the flora and fauna of the English countryside, including "The Woodland Treasures of Britain" in 1787.

In the 18th century, a prominent family of COOPERWOODS resided in the village of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. One member of this family, John COOPERWOOD (1765-1842), was a respected potter and industrialist who played a significant role in the growth of the local ceramics industry.

The surname COOPERWOOD also gained recognition in the literary world with the author and poet Emily COOPERWOOD (1821-1897), whose works often celebrated the beauty of nature and the English countryside.

Finally, Sir William COOPERWOOD (1876-1954), a distinguished military officer and diplomat, served as the British Ambassador to France in the years leading up to World War II. His diplomatic efforts during this turbulent period earned him widespread acclaim and respect.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cooperwood

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

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

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