Explore the Family Name Kaber
The meaning of Kaber
1. Muslim: variant of Kabir. 2. German (Käber): from an old vernacular form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements geb ‘gift’ + heri, hari ‘army’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaber has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Kaber ranked 82,344 in popularity with a total count of 213 occurrences in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 88,336 and the count decreased slightly to 210. This represents a change of -7.28 in rank and a -1.41 change in count. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Kaber surname per 100k fell by 12.5 percent between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #88,336 | -7.28% |
| Count | 213 | 210 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaber
When it comes to ethnic identity, the distribution among those with the Kaber surname has shifted somewhat, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the percentage identifying as White increased from 84.51% in 2000 to 87.62% in 2010, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 3.76% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced a minor increase from 8.92% in 2000 to 9.05% in 2010. The categories of "Two or more races", "Black" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" saw no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.51% | 87.62% | 3.68% |
| Hispanic | 8.92% | 9.05% | 1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.76% | 2.38% | -36.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |