Explore the Family Name Kable
The meaning of Kable
Americanized form of German Kabel or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname (compare Cable).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kable in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kable has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kable was ranked at 45,735, but by 2010 it had fallen to 47,429, representing a change of -3.7%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 440 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, showing an increase of 1.59%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Kable per 100,000 people saw a small dip, going from 0.16 to 0.15, which is a -6.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #47,429 | -3.7% |
| Count | 440 | 447 | 1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kable
The ethnicity associated with the Kable surname, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, remained largely stable, with the majority identifying as White. In 2000, about 97.27% identified as White, increasing marginally to 97.54% in 2010. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.14% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, while those reporting two or more ethnicities rose from 1.14% to 1.34%. No significant changes were noted among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 97.54% | 0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.34% | 17.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |