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

Copic, 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 Copic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Copic in America

Copic is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Copic surname appeared 130 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 Copic.

The history of the last name Copic

The surname Copic has its roots in the Slavic region of Eastern Europe, specifically in the areas of modern-day Croatia and Serbia. It is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

The name Copic is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "kopa," which means "heap" or "pile." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have lived near or worked with heaps or piles, perhaps as farmers or laborers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Copic can be found in a medieval Croatian manuscript from the 14th century, where it appears as "Copich." This document is now housed in the archives of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Zagreb.

In the 16th century, a man named Petar Copic (1505-1570) was a prominent Croatian writer and translator, known for his translations of religious texts from Latin into the Croatian language. His works played a significant role in the development of Croatian literature and the standardization of the Croatian language.

Another notable bearer of the Copic surname was Marin Copic (1720-1795), a Venetian-born painter and engraver of Croatian descent. He was known for his landscapes and depictions of Venetian architecture, and his works can be found in various art museums across Europe.

During the 19th century, a Serbian family with the surname Copic gained prominence in the field of education. Ivan Copic (1815-1892) was a respected teacher and headmaster who established several schools in Serbia and contributed to the development of the Serbian education system.

In the 20th century, Franc Copic (1904-1992) was a renowned Slovenian painter and printmaker. His vibrant and expressive works, often depicting the landscapes and rural life of Slovenia, earned him widespread recognition both within and outside his home country.

Throughout history, the Copic surname has been found in various spellings, such as Copich, Kopich, and Kopić, reflecting the linguistic variations and regional dialects of the Slavic regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Copic

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

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

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