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

Coppernoll, 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 Coppernoll surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coppernoll in America

Coppernoll is the 44109th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coppernoll surname appeared 488 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 Coppernoll.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coppernoll 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 Coppernoll

The surname Coppernoll originated in England during the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "coper" meaning a maker of barrels or casks, and "noll" which referred to a hill or a rounded hilltop. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who lived or worked near a rounded hilltop where barrels or casks were made.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coppernoll can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a certain William Coppernoll is mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in various medieval records from the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire, suggesting that the name was particularly prevalent in the southwestern regions of England during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, a renowned scholar and cleric named John Coppernoll (1320-1389) held the position of Chancellor at the University of Oxford. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely circulated during his lifetime and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the era.

During the 16th century, a wealthy merchant named Thomas Coppernoll (1505-1572) was a prominent figure in the city of Bristol. He served as a member of the city's governing council and was involved in various trade ventures, including the export of wool and imports from the continent.

In the realm of literature, the name Coppernoll appears in the works of the celebrated English playwright, William Shakespeare. In his play "The Merry Wives of Windsor," a character named Corporal Coppernoll is mentioned, though his role is relatively minor.

Another notable figure was Sir Edward Coppernoll (1675-1738), a renowned military commander who served in the British Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was knighted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and later served as a member of parliament for the borough of Taunton.

Throughout its history, the surname Coppernoll has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England, particularly in the southwestern counties. While its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, the name has endured and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coppernoll

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

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

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