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

Koeppel, 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 Koeppel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koeppel in America

Koeppel is the 21413th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koeppel surname appeared 1,221 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 Koeppel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koeppel 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 Koeppel

The surname KOEPPEL is of German origin, originating in the regions of Bavaria and Austria during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Kopf," meaning "head," and is likely an occupational surname given to those who worked as helmet makers or armor smiths.

The earliest recorded instance of the name KOEPPEL can be traced back to the 15th century, with references found in historical documents from the city of Nuremberg, a prominent center for metalworking and armor production during that time. One notable individual was Hans KOEPPEL, a master armorer who lived in Nuremberg from 1472 to 1538.

In the 16th century, the name KOEPPEL began to spread beyond Bavaria and Austria as families migrated to other parts of Germany and Europe. Records from this period show variations in spelling, such as KÖPPEL, KOEPEL, and KÖPEL, reflecting regional differences in dialect and pronunciation.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name KOEPPEL outside of Germany was Johann KOEPPEL, a Lutheran pastor who lived in the Netherlands from 1567 to 1637. He is noted for his contributions to the translation of the Bible into Dutch.

The 17th century saw the emergence of KOEPPEL as a prominent surname in the arts and academia. Georg KOEPPEL (1637-1691) was a renowned German painter and engraver, known for his intricate depictions of landscapes and biblical scenes. Meanwhile, Andreas KOEPPEL (1620-1688) was a respected theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig.

In the 18th century, the name KOEPPEL gained recognition in the field of literature. Johann Baptist KOEPPEL (1756-1823) was a German poet and playwright, whose works were celebrated for their wit and social commentary. His contemporary, Johann Georg KOEPPEL (1753-1814), was a renowned philologist and linguist, contributing to the study of ancient Greek and Latin languages.

As the 19th century dawned, the KOEPPEL name continued to make its mark across various disciplines. Carl KOEPPEL (1808-1874) was a renowned architect and urban planner, responsible for the design of several important buildings and public spaces in Vienna, Austria. Meanwhile, Emil KOEPPEL (1837-1908) was a pioneering German engineer, credited with the development of early electric tram systems in several European cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koeppel

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

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

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