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

Coplin, 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 Coplin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coplin in America

Coplin is the 16917th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coplin surname appeared 1,683 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 Coplin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coplin 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 Coplin

The surname Coplin is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "cop" and "lyn," meaning "hill" or "small hill." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers likely hailed from a particular hilly region or lived near a prominent hill.

The earliest recorded instance of the Coplin surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Coplinus in Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name had already been established in England prior to the Norman Conquest of 1066.

During the 13th century, the name was also found in various forms, such as Copelyn and Coplyng, in various records and charters from counties like Yorkshire and Lancashire. These variations likely arose from regional dialects and scribal errors in the handwritten documents of the time.

One notable early bearer of the Coplin name was Sir John Coplin, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France during the 14th century. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles for his bravery in battles such as Crécy and Poitiers.

In the 16th century, the Coplin surname was also found in various place names, such as Coplin Beck in Yorkshire, which likely derived its name from the presence of individuals bearing the surname in the area.

The 17th century saw the emergence of several prominent individuals with the Coplin surname, including Richard Coplin (1594-1667), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Salisbury, and Samuel Coplin (1622-1691), a renowned physician and writer on medical topics.

Another notable figure was John Coplin (1698-1776), a British explorer and cartographer who is credited with creating some of the earliest detailed maps of the Canadian maritime provinces and Newfoundland.

In the 19th century, the Coplin surname was also found in various parts of the United States, likely carried by English immigrants who settled in the country. One such individual was William Coplin (1812-1885), a prominent businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the mid-1800s.

Overall, the surname Coplin has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including knights, clergymen, explorers, and politicians. Its origins can be traced back to medieval England, where it likely originated as a descriptive name for those residing near a particular hill or hilly region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coplin

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

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

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