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UK surname

Coppock

An English locational surname derived from a place in Lancashire, likely referring to a hill covered in shrubs or trees.

In the 1881 census there were 626 people recorded with the Coppock surname, ranking it #5,649 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 603, ranked #8,687, down from #5,649 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Prestbury, Stockport and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and West Berkshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Coppock is 961 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 3.7%.

1881 census count

626

Ranked #5,649

Modern count

603

2016, ranked #8,687

Peak year

1911

961 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Coppock had 626 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #5,649 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 603 in 2016, ranked #8,687.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 961 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Coppock surname distribution map

The map shows where the Coppock surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Coppock surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Coppock over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 400 #6,040
1861 historical 450 #5,752
1881 historical 626 #5,649
1891 historical 726 #5,450
1901 historical 853 #5,345
1911 historical 961 #4,699
1997 modern 683 #7,380
1998 modern 757 #7,041
1999 modern 749 #7,153
2000 modern 741 #7,171
2001 modern 724 #7,169
2002 modern 726 #7,299
2003 modern 686 #7,505
2004 modern 671 #7,665
2005 modern 664 #7,660
2006 modern 667 #7,651
2007 modern 672 #7,680
2008 modern 667 #7,761
2009 modern 693 #7,697
2010 modern 702 #7,761
2011 modern 677 #7,893
2012 modern 639 #8,163
2013 modern 637 #8,336
2014 modern 620 #8,575
2015 modern 615 #8,556
2016 modern 603 #8,687

Geography

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Where Coppocks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Prestbury, Stockport, London parishes, Manchester and Great Budworth (Witton with Twambrook), Davenham (Leftwich). These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, West Berkshire and Rochdale. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Prestbury Cheshire
2 Stockport Cheshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Great Budworth (Witton with Twambrook), Davenham (Leftwich) Cheshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cheshire West and Chester 019 Cheshire West and Chester
2 Cheshire East 017 Cheshire East
3 West Berkshire 017 West Berkshire
4 Rochdale 018 Rochdale
5 Cheshire West and Chester 020 Cheshire West and Chester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Coppock

These lists show first names that appear often with the Coppock surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Coppock

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Coppock, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Coppock surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Coppock household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Coppock is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Coppock is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Coppock falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Coppock is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Coppock, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Coppock

The surname Coppock has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "copp," meaning hill or summit, and "hoc," meaning hook or bend. This suggests that the name likely originated from someone who lived near a distinctive hill or bend in the landscape.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a Richard de Coppehoc in Derbyshire. This early spelling variation highlights the name's locational roots and its evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared as Cophouk in Yorkshire's Wakefield Court Rolls, further reinforcing its connection to geographical features. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of 1332 in Staffordshire mention a William de Coppenhog, showcasing another variation in spelling.

The Coppock name can also be traced to various places throughout England, such as Coppenhall in Cheshire and Copnall in Staffordshire. These place names likely contributed to the surname's formation and subsequent variations.

Notable individuals with the Coppock surname include Sir John Coppock (1621-1689), a prominent English lawyer and politician who served as Recorder of Nottingham. Another figure was William Coppock (1599-1662), an English clergyman and author known for his religious writings.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the late 17th century, with John Coppock (1638-1689) being among the first settlers in Pennsylvania. He was a Quaker who emigrated from England and played a role in the early development of the colony.

Other notable individuals include James Coppock (1799-1857), an American farmer and abolitionist who famously provided shelter to abolitionists and helped enslaved people escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Additionally, Joseph Coppock (1813-1892) was a British textile manufacturer and philanthropist known for his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives.

Throughout history, the Coppock surname has maintained its roots in England, with various spelling variations reflecting its locational origins and the evolution of language over time. While the name may have spread to other parts of the world through migration, its earliest recorded instances and historical references can be traced back to the English counties where it first emerged.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Coppock families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Coppock surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cheshire leads with 153 Coppocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.35x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 153 11.35x
Oxfordshire 153 40.57x
Lancashire 151 2.08x
Middlesex 33 0.54x
Surrey 29 0.97x
Nottinghamshire 23 2.79x
Warwickshire 18 1.17x
Durham 13 0.72x
Berkshire 12 2.62x
Essex 9 0.75x
Northumberland 9 0.99x
Dorset 8 2.00x
Glamorgan 6 0.56x
Yorkshire 4 0.07x
Huntingdonshire 2 1.65x
Bedfordshire 1 0.32x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.27x
Cumberland 1 0.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Headington in Oxfordshire leads with 99 Coppocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 1692.31x.

Place Total Index
Headington 99 1692.31x
Witton Cum Twambrooks 34 283.33x
Cheadle 28 108.74x
Hulme 25 16.53x
Macclesfield 24 40.05x
Chorlton On Medlock 23 19.98x
Nottingham St Mary 15 7.05x
Islington London 14 2.37x
Openshaw 13 38.30x
Ashton On Mersey 12 172.17x
Blackburn 12 6.22x
Heaton Norris 12 29.10x
Reading St Giles 12 26.68x
Shotover 12 2857.14x
Gorton 11 16.15x
Stretford 11 27.59x
Lambeth 10 1.88x
St Pancras London 10 2.03x
Toxteth Park 10 4.08x
Cowley 9 76.47x
Rugby 9 43.21x
Salford 9 4.22x
West Ham 9 3.38x
Bermondsey 8 4.40x
Oxford St Clement 8 84.03x
Oxford St Ebbe 8 72.07x
Harton 7 97.49x
Basford 6 15.81x
Bridport 6 72.73x
Camberwell 6 1.54x
Cardiff St Mary 6 10.24x
Elswick 6 8.27x
Manchester 6 1.84x
Stockport 6 8.65x
Westoe 6 5.83x
Whittle Le Woods 6 250.00x
Antrobus 5 543.48x
Bicester Market End 5 72.15x
Bilton 5 140.85x
Bollin Fee 5 83.61x
Gt Milton 5 393.70x
Hackney London 5 1.46x
Newington 5 2.22x
Runcorn 5 16.09x
Ardwick 4 6.12x
Birmingham 4 0.78x
Gawsworth 4 325.20x
Marple 4 43.24x
Plumbley 4 519.48x
Pownall Fee 4 66.34x
Bradford 3 8.84x
Eynsham 3 125.52x
Newcastle On Tyne St 3 6.37x
Pendleton In Salford 3 3.48x
Somerford Booths 3 666.67x
St George Hanover Square 3 2.79x
Henbury Cum Pexhall 2 219.78x
Holbeck 2 4.99x
Keighley 2 3.10x
Knutsford Nether 2 24.54x
Nottingham St Nicholas 2 17.84x
Sutton In Macclesfield 2 14.30x
Weymouth 2 26.35x
Wincham 2 80.32x
Bowdon 1 18.69x
Brampton 1 39.68x
Brampton 1 13.87x
Checkendon 1 125.00x
Coggs 1 68.97x
Great Neston 1 22.47x
Handforth 1 64.94x
Holywell 1 56.50x
Long Crendon 1 40.49x
Luton 1 1.83x
Marton In Prestbury 1 156.25x
Old Withington 1 81.97x
Oxford St Giles 1 5.56x
St George Martyr London 1 8.08x
Tytherington 1 153.85x
Waresley 1 208.33x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Coppock surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Coppock surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 39
William 36
Thomas 25
Charles 20
Henry 20
James 15
George 14
Richard 12
Joseph 11
Alfred 9
Frederick 9
Edward 8
Arthur 7
Robert 6
Samuel 6
Walter 5
Frank 4
Fredk. 4
Harry 4
Albert 3
Edwin 3
Geo.H. 3
Hugh 3
Stephen 3
Wm. 3
Francis 2
Josiah 2
Moses 2
Sydney 2
Thos. 2
Tom 2
Bernard 1
Chas. 1
Daniel 1
David 1
Earnest 1
Ernist 1
Ewd. 1
Felix 1
Geo.Cross 1
Harold 1
Jno. 1
Leonard 1
Mark 1
Oliver 1
Rd. 1
Reginald 1
Russell 1
Sidney 1
Wm.James 1

FAQ

Coppock surname: questions and answers

How common was the Coppock surname in 1881?

In 1881, 626 people were recorded with the Coppock surname. That placed it at #5,649 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Coppock surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 603 in 2016. That gives Coppock a modern rank of #8,687.

What does the Coppock surname mean?

An English locational surname derived from a place in Lancashire, likely referring to a hill covered in shrubs or trees.

What does the Coppock map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Coppock bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.