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

Koprek, 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 Koprek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koprek in America

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

The Koprek 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 Koprek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koprek 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 Koprek

The surname Koprek has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "kopra," which means "dill" or "fennel," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of these herbs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Koprek can be found in the parish records of the village of Nowy Sacz, located in southern Poland, dating back to 1546. These records mention a farmer named Jan Koprek, who owned a small plot of land and likely grew dill or fennel as a secondary crop.

During the 17th century, the name Koprek appeared in several historical documents from the region of Galicia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. These documents include land ownership records and tax registers, indicating that the Koprek family had established itself as landowners and farmers in the area.

In the 18th century, the Koprek surname gained prominence when Marcin Koprek (1720-1789) became a renowned herbalist and apothecary in the city of Krakow. His expertise in the use of medicinal herbs, including dill and fennel, earned him a reputation that extended beyond the borders of Poland.

Another notable figure bearing the Koprek name was Tomasz Koprek (1845-1912), a Polish artist and painter renowned for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. His works are held in several art galleries and museums across Poland, including the National Museum in Warsaw.

During the 19th century, the Koprek family also established roots in other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals with this surname residing in areas such as present-day Ukraine and Belarus, which were then part of the Russian Empire.

Other notable individuals with the Koprek surname include:

1. Józef Koprek (1875-1942), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (parliament) during the interwar period.
2. Agnieszka Koprek (born 1975), a contemporary Polish author and journalist known for her novels and short stories.
3. Michał Koprek (1951-2018), a Polish engineer and inventor who held several patents for innovative technologies in the field of telecommunications.
4. Anna Koprek (born 1982), a Polish-born professional tennis player who competed on the WTA Tour in the early 2000s.
5. Janusz Koprek (1938-2012), a Polish actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including the acclaimed series "Stawka większa niż życie" (Stakes Higher Than Life).

While the Koprek surname remains relatively uncommon outside of Poland and neighboring regions, its history and origins reflect the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Polish people, spanning several centuries and across various professions and walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koprek

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

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

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