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

Copas, 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 Copas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Copas in America

Copas is the 14564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Copas surname appeared 2,046 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Copas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Copas 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 Copas

The surname Copas is believed to have originated in Spain during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "copa," meaning "cup" or "chalice." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a cup-maker or who was associated with the production or sale of cups.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Copas can be found in the Archivo General de Indias, a collection of documents from the Spanish colonial era. A document dated 1595 mentions a certain Juan Copas, a resident of Seville, Spain. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 16th century.

The Copas surname can also be traced back to the region of Extremadura in western Spain, where it is believed to have originated. Some historians have suggested that the name may be linked to the village of Copas, located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura.

In the 17th century, the Copas name appears in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro Copas, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile in the 1540s. He was one of the earliest Europeans to explore and settle in the region.

Another historically significant individual with the Copas surname was Tomás Copas (1647-1721), a Spanish painter and engraver from Madrid. His works, which included religious paintings and engravings, were highly regarded during the Baroque period in Spain.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Copas name was Ramón Copas y Bautista (1836-1906), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Cáceres.

As the Copas surname spread beyond Spain, it can also be found in other Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America. One notable example is Ernesto Copas (1904-1983), a Chilean football player who represented his country in the 1930 FIFA World Cup.

Overall, the surname Copas has a rich history rooted in the medieval Spanish tradition, with connections to various regions, occupations, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Copas

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

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

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