2000
#12,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,337
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.87
Rare Last name
Coppage
An English occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of caps or cups.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,609 Americans carry the last name Coppage. That puts it at #12,915 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 131,374 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Coppage surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 131,374
Census rank
#12,915
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,275 bearers of the surname Coppage in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12915th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Coppage, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.7%. The next largest groups are Black (30.2%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Coppage
Among Census respondents with the surname Coppage, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.7%. The next largest groups are Black (30.2%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Coppage bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Coppage surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.7% · 1,381
- Black or African American30.2% · 688
- Two or more races4.6% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 63
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 19
Timeline
Historical Census data for Coppage
Coppage appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,662
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,441
+104 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.83
Rank movement Down 441 places
2020
#12,915
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,275
-166 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.76
Rank movement Down 253 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,221 | 2,337 | 0.87 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,662 | 2,441 | 0.83 | +104 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 441 places |
| 2020 | #12,915 | 2,275 | 0.76 | -166 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 253 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Coppage surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,662 | #12,915 | -2.0% |
| Count | 2,441 | 2,275 | -6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.83 | 0.76 | -8.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Coppage bearers went from 2,441 to 2,275 (-6.8% change). The surname moved down 253 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,662 to #12,915.
FAQ
Coppage surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Coppage?
Name Census estimates that about 2,609 living Americans carry the surname Coppage. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 131,374 residents.
How common is Coppage?
Coppage ranks #12,915 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,275 people with the surname Coppage. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,609), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.76 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.76 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Coppage.
Has Coppage become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Coppage went from 2,441 recorded bearers to 2,275. That is a decrease of 166 (-6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,662 to #12,915.
What does the Census say about the background of Coppage?
Among Census respondents with the surname Coppage, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.7%. The next largest groups are Black (30.2%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Coppage in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.7% (1,381 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Coppage appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (60.7%), Black (30.2%), Two or More Races (4.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Coppage (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Coppage mean?
An English occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of caps or cups. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Coppage (0.76 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Coppage?
Find out how many people are called Coppage on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.