2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Coppini
An occupational Italian surname referring to a cooper or barrel maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Coppini. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Coppini 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Coppini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Coppini, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Coppini
The surname Coppini has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It likely emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "coppino," which refers to a type of cup or small vessel used for drinking or serving liquids.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coppini can be found in the historical records of the city of Siena, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked as potters, craftsmen, or merchants dealing in ceramic wares, including cups and vessels.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Coppini was Luca Coppini, a renowned painter from the Tuscan town of Arezzo. He was active between 1470 and 1510 and is known for his religious works, including frescoes and altarpieces commissioned by churches in the region.
Another prominent individual with the surname Coppini was Bartolomeo Coppini, a renowned architect and sculptor from Florence. He lived from 1592 to 1649 and was responsible for designing several churches and other architectural masterpieces in the Renaissance style.
During the 17th century, the name Coppini appeared in various historical records across Tuscany, often associated with families engaged in the production or trade of ceramics and pottery. One such example is the Coppini family of Siena, who were renowned for their exquisite majolica wares.
In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the Coppini name was Giuseppe Coppini, an Italian sculptor born in Arezzo in 1806. He was known for his works in marble and bronze, and his sculptures adorned several public spaces and churches across Italy.
Another individual of historical significance was Enrico Coppini, a prominent Italian politician and statesman who lived from 1885 to 1957. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Italy from 1943 to 1944 and played a crucial role in the transition from the Fascist regime to the post-war democratic government.
While the Coppini surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and migration patterns. However, the historical records and references mentioned above highlight the name's rich cultural heritage and its connections to the artistic and artisanal traditions of Tuscany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Coppini
Among Census respondents with the surname Coppini, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Coppini 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 Coppini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 96
- Two or more races5.8% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Coppini
Coppini 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+9 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 487 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-17 bearers (-14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,954 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.1%) | Down 487 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.2%) | Down 14,954 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 Coppini 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 | #139,228 | #154,182 | -10.7% |
| Count | 120 | 103 | -14.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Coppini bearers went from 120 to 103 (-14.2% change). The surname moved down 14,954 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #154,182.
FAQ
Coppini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Coppini?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Coppini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Coppini?
Coppini ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Coppini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Coppini.
Has Coppini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Coppini went from 120 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 17 (-14.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Coppini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Coppini, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Coppini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Coppini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Two or More Races (5.8%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Coppini (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 Coppini mean?
An occupational Italian surname referring to a cooper or barrel maker. 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 Coppini (0.03 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 surname Coppini?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.