Joplin

Etymology
English surname, from, a diminutive of the biblical name , with a negative association of patience with lethargy and stupidity.

Statistics

 * According to the 2010 United States Census, Joplin is the 14233rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2107 individuals. Joplin is most common among White (75.42%) and Black/African American (16.56%) individuals.