Explore the Family Name Kobak
The meaning of Kobak
1. Polish, Ukrainian, and Rusyn; Slovak (Kobák): patronymic from the personal name Koba, from Jakob (see Jacob). 2. Hungarian: from kobak ‘head, forehead’ (a loanword from Cumanian and Pecheneg quabaq or Ottoman Turkish kabak ‘pumpkin’), hence a nickname for an unsophisticated person or someone with a bald or big head. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aniela, Jerzy.
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How common is the last name Kobak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Kobak" has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was at rank 56826, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 54296, illustrating a 4.45% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this time period from 336 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, marking a 13.1% gain. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Kobak surname per 100,000 individuals saw an 8.33% rise over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #54,296 | 4.45% |
| Count | 336 | 380 | 13.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kobak
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kobak", the census data reveals that it's predominantly identified as White, with a slight increase of 1.78% from 94.64% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of the surname Kobak within the Hispanic population saw a decrease of 11.57% over the ten-year period, falling from 2.68% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. It's worth noting that there was a small portion identifying as two or more races in 2000, but no such instance was recorded in 2010. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 96.32% | 1.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.37% | -11.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |