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

Kope, 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 Kope surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kope in America

Kope is the 44500th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kope surname appeared 483 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 Kope.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kope 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 Kope

The surname KOPE is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "kopf," which means "head" or "leader." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to those who held leadership positions or were considered wise and influential within their communities.

One of the earliest known references to the name KOPE can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltin, a collection of historical documents from the region of Anhalt, Germany, which dates back to 1181. The document mentions a "Johannes Kope" who was a prominent landowner and nobleman in the area.

In the 13th century, the name KOPE appeared in various other historical records, including the Annals of Halberstadt, where a "Hermannus Kope" was mentioned as a respected cleric and scholar in the city of Halberstadt, Germany.

During the 14th century, the name KOPE began to spread beyond Germany, with records indicating its presence in neighboring regions such as the Netherlands and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was Gerhard Kope, a Dutch merchant and trader who established a successful business empire in Amsterdam, born in 1348 and died in 1412.

As the centuries progressed, the name KOPE continued to be found across various parts of Europe. In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname was Johann Kope, a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation, born in 1521 and died in 1592.

Another notable individual was Hans Kope, a German artist and engraver from the 17th century, who was known for his intricate woodcuts and etchings, born in 1612 and died in 1678.

In the 18th century, the name KOPE was associated with several notable figures in the fields of science and philosophy. One such individual was Karl Kope, a German mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics, born in 1732 and died in 1798.

Throughout its history, the surname KOPE has undergone various spelling variations, including Koppe, Koep, and Koppen, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its strong connection to its German roots and the notion of leadership and wisdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kope

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

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

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