2000
#11,709
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,454
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.91
Rare Last name
Coppock
An English locational surname derived from a place in Lancashire, likely referring to a hill covered in shrubs or trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,681 Americans carry the last name Coppock. That puts it at #12,611 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 127,846 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Coppock 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Coppock with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.7K
1 in 127,846
Census rank
#12,611
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,338 bearers of the surname Coppock in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12611th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Coppock, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Black (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Coppock
The surname Coppock has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "copp," meaning hill or summit, and "hoc," meaning hook or bend. This suggests that the name likely originated from someone who lived near a distinctive hill or bend in the landscape.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a Richard de Coppehoc in Derbyshire. This early spelling variation highlights the name's locational roots and its evolution over time.
In the 14th century, the name appeared as Cophouk in Yorkshire's Wakefield Court Rolls, further reinforcing its connection to geographical features. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of 1332 in Staffordshire mention a William de Coppenhog, showcasing another variation in spelling.
The Coppock name can also be traced to various places throughout England, such as Coppenhall in Cheshire and Copnall in Staffordshire. These place names likely contributed to the surname's formation and subsequent variations.
Notable individuals with the Coppock surname include Sir John Coppock (1621-1689), a prominent English lawyer and politician who served as Recorder of Nottingham. Another figure was William Coppock (1599-1662), an English clergyman and author known for his religious writings.
In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the late 17th century, with John Coppock (1638-1689) being among the first settlers in Pennsylvania. He was a Quaker who emigrated from England and played a role in the early development of the colony.
Other notable individuals include James Coppock (1799-1857), an American farmer and abolitionist who famously provided shelter to abolitionists and helped enslaved people escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Additionally, Joseph Coppock (1813-1892) was a British textile manufacturer and philanthropist known for his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives.
Throughout history, the Coppock surname has maintained its roots in England, with various spelling variations reflecting its locational origins and the evolution of language over time. While the name may have spread to other parts of the world through migration, its earliest recorded instances and historical references can be traced back to the English counties where it first emerged.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Coppock
Among Census respondents with the surname Coppock, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Black (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Coppock 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 Coppock surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.5% · 1,952
- Black or African American7.1% · 165
- Two or more races4.4% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 81
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 18
Timeline
Historical Census data for Coppock
Coppock 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
#12,627
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,451
-3 bearers (-0.1%)
Per 100,000 0.83
Rank movement Down 918 places
2020
#12,611
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,338
-113 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Up 16 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,709 | 2,454 | 0.91 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,627 | 2,451 | 0.83 | -3 bearers (-0.1%) | Down 918 places |
| 2020 | #12,611 | 2,338 | 0.78 | -113 bearers (-4.6%) | Up 16 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 Coppock 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 | #12,627 | #12,611 | 0.1% |
| Count | 2,451 | 2,338 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.83 | 0.78 | -5.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Coppock bearers went from 2,451 to 2,338 (-4.6% change). The surname moved up 16 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,627 to #12,611.
FAQ
Coppock surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Coppock?
Name Census estimates that about 2,681 living Americans carry the surname Coppock. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 127,846 residents.
How common is Coppock?
Coppock ranks #12,611 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 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 2,338 people with the surname Coppock. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,681), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 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 Coppock.
Has Coppock become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Coppock went from 2,451 recorded bearers to 2,338. That is a decrease of 113 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,627 to #12,611.
What does the Census say about the background of Coppock?
Among Census respondents with the surname Coppock, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Black (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.4%). 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 Coppock in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.5% (1,952 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Coppock appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.5%), Black (7.1%), Two or More Races (4.4%). 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 Coppock (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 Coppock mean?
An English locational surname derived from a place in Lancashire, likely referring to a hill covered in shrubs or trees. 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 Coppock (0.78 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 Coppock?
Find out how many people are called Coppock on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.