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

Copus, 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 Copus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Copus in America

Copus is the 28618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Copus surname appeared 833 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 Copus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Copus 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 Copus

The surname Copus is believed to have originated in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "copp," meaning a hilltop or summit, and "hus," meaning a house or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on or near a hilltop.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where it appears as "Coppehus." This spelling variation indicates the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, the name was found in various records from the county of Warwickshire, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Coppehous." This suggests that the surname may have had its roots in that region.

A notable historical figure with the surname Copus was John Copus, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bristol in the 15th century. Records show that he was involved in the city's wool trade and served as a bailiff (a local official) in 1463.

Another individual of note was William Copus, a farmer and landowner from the village of Harbury in Warwickshire. He is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of 1524, which were tax records of the time.

In the 16th century, the surname appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in the village of Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham. Here, the spelling variation "Coppus" is found, reflecting the continued evolution of the name.

A prominent figure from this time was Thomas Copus, a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry class. He was born in 1547 and owned estates in the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Moving into the 17th century, the name can be found in the records of the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Here, the spelling "Coopus" is recorded, indicating yet another variation.

One notable individual from this era was Robert Copus, a lawyer and member of the Middle Temple in London. He was born in 1612 and is mentioned in legal records from the period.

These examples provide insight into the historical roots and evolution of the surname Copus, tracing its origins back to medieval England and highlighting some of the individuals who carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Copus

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

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

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