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

Coprich, 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 Coprich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coprich in America

Coprich is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coprich surname appeared 122 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 Coprich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coprich 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 Coprich

The surname Coprich is of English origin and dates back to the early 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "copp" meaning a small hill or mound, and the word "rich" meaning a landowner or wealthy person. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who owned or lived on a small hill.

The earliest known record of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1327, where a John Copprich is listed as a taxpayer. In 1379, a Richard Coprich is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, indicating that the name was present in the West Riding of Yorkshire during this time.

Throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, various spellings of the name can be found in historical records, such as Copprich, Coperich, and Copperich. These variations likely emerged due to inconsistent spelling practices and regional dialects.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Coprich (1487-1552), a wealthy landowner and influential figure in Lincolnshire. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the Reformation in England.

Another prominent individual with the surname Coprich was William Coprich (1623-1689), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes with the American colonies and played a role in the city's economic growth during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Coprich family had established themselves in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and London. One member of the family, Thomas Coprich (1749-1821), was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and antiquities of Yorkshire.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Coprich (1782-1867), a philanthropist and social reformer from Derbyshire. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for education and women's rights.

During the 19th century, the Coprich surname spread to other parts of the British Empire, with some bearers of the name settling in Australia, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries. One such individual was James Coprich (1827-1902), a pioneer settler in South Australia who played a significant role in the development of the wine industry in the region.

Over the centuries, the Coprich surname has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, merchants, scholars, and professionals in various fields. While the name has undergone minor spelling variations, its roots can be traced back to the Old English words that signified a wealthy landowner residing on a small hill.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coprich

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

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

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