Explore the Family Name Kobbe
The meaning of Kobbe
German: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob). 2. topographic name from a field name common in Westphalia, which is of uncertain origin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars.
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How common is the last name Kobbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kobbe saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,936 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it fell to rank 69,170, marking a change of -1.82%. The count of people bearing this surname increased from 271 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 4.8%. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.1 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #69,170 | -1.82% |
| Count | 271 | 284 | 4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kobbe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kobbe also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Overwhelmingly, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 95.94% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 94.72% in 2010. There was a notable increase in representation among the Hispanic community, rising from 1.85% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. Additionally, the Black community began to feature in the distribution by 2010 with 1.76%, whereas there were no recorded individuals of Black ethnicity with this surname in 2000. There was no representation found in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 94.72% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.46% | 32.97% |
| Black | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |