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

Coppage, 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 Coppage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coppage in America

Coppage is the 12662nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coppage surname appeared 2,441 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 Coppage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coppage 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 Coppage

The surname Coppage is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "copp," which means a small hill or mound, and the suffix "-age," indicating a place name. This suggests that the name was initially used to identify someone who lived near or on a small hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coppage can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Coppagge." This ancient record provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames in various regions of England during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name was often spelled as "Copag" or "Copagg," reflecting the linguistic variations and regional dialects of the time. Additionally, historical records from the 14th century indicate that the name was sometimes associated with place names, such as "Coppagehull" or "Coppagetown," further reinforcing its connection to geographical locations.

One notable bearer of the Coppage surname was Sir William Coppage, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the 15th century. He was known for his involvement in the Wars of the Roses and his loyalty to the House of Lancaster.

In the 16th century, the Coppage family established a strong presence in the county of Gloucestershire, where they owned significant landholdings and played an influential role in local affairs. One member of the family, Robert Coppage (1523-1592), served as the mayor of Gloucester and was widely respected for his leadership and civic contributions.

Another notable figure bearing the Coppage surname was Elizabeth Coppage (1670-1742), a renowned author and poet from Oxfordshire. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and contributed to the literary landscape of the era.

As the centuries progressed, the Coppage family continued to spread across various regions of England, with some branches eventually migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. Despite its geographical dispersion, the name has maintained its distinct identity and rich historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coppage

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

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

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