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

Koerperich, 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 Koerperich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koerperich in America

Koerperich is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koerperich surname appeared 208 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 Koerperich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koerperich 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 Koerperich

The surname Koerperich is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Körper," meaning "body," potentially referring to a person's physical attributes or occupation related to the human body.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Augsburg, dated 1438, where a merchant named Hans Koerperich is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that period.

In the 16th century, the Koerperich family gained prominence in the town of Nuremberg, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Johann Koerperich, born in 1512, was a respected goldsmith whose intricate works were highly sought after by the local nobility.

The name Koerperich has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. Friedrich Koerperich (1689-1761) was a renowned theologian and philosopher who authored several influential works on religious studies during the Age of Enlightenment.

During the 19th century, the Koerperich family expanded its reach across Germany, with members settling in various regions. One prominent individual was Karl Koerperich (1822-1898), a successful industrialist who established a thriving textile manufacturing business in the city of Dresden.

Another notable figure bearing the Koerperich name was Elise Koerperich (1846-1921), a pioneering educator who campaigned for the rights of women and played a significant role in establishing several educational institutions in Hamburg.

While the Koerperich surname originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide insights into the name's rich heritage and its evolution over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koerperich

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

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

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