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

Rehkop, 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 Rehkop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rehkop in America

Rehkop is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rehkop surname appeared 300 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 Rehkop.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rehkop 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 Rehkop

The surname REHKOP is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Reche," which means "rake" or "harrow," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with these agricultural tools or lived near an area known for such occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REHKOP name can be found in the town records of Görlitz, a city in present-day eastern Germany, dating back to the 15th century. The name was spelled "Rechoppe" at the time, reflecting the regional dialect and pronunciation of the era.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the REHKOP surname was Hans Rehkop, a master craftsman and woodcarver from the city of Nuremberg, who was renowned for his intricate and detailed work on church altars and decorative furniture.

During the 17th century, the REHKOP name appears in various historical records across different German states, including Bavaria and Saxony. One prominent individual was Johann Rehkop, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1620 to 1692, and authored several influential works on religious doctrine.

As the REHKOP name spread across German-speaking regions, it also took on variations in spelling, such as "Rehekopp" and "Rehkopf," reflecting the diversity of local dialects and linguistic influences.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the REHKOP surname was Wilhelm Rehkop, a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded a successful manufacturing company specializing in agricultural machinery, particularly rakes and harrows, further reinforcing the name's connection to these farming implements.

Other notable individuals throughout history who carried the REHKOP surname include Karl Rehkop (1892-1949), a German painter and artist known for his expressionist works; Elise Rehkop (1860-1932), a German writer and feminist advocate; and Joachim Rehkop (1917-1998), a German soldier and decorated war veteran who served during World War II.

While the REHKOP name has its roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and global movements, carrying with it a rich history and connection to its agricultural and occupational origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rehkop

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Rehkop, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!