Explore the Family Name Kobel
The meaning of Kobel
German: 1. topographic name from Middle High German kobel ‘rock, gorge’. 2. habitational name from any of several places in eastern Germany (mainly in Silesia), e.g. Kobel, Kobeln, Koblau, which are named from Slavic kobyla ‘mare’. 3. from Kobel ‘laborer’s cottage, hut’, hence, by metonymy, a bondsman or serf. 4. (Köbel): see Koebel.
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How common is the last name Kobel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kobel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially, in 2000, it was ranked 24,914th amongst all surnames but by 2010, it had moved to the 27,646th position, indicating a decline of about 10.97%. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Kobel surname also fell from 937 in 2000 to 870 in 2010, a reduction of 7.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 17.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,914 | #27,646 | -10.97% |
| Count | 937 | 870 | -7.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.29 | -17.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kobel
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kobel, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly found amongst those who identify as White. In 2000, 97.55% of the Kobels identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 95.86% in 2010. The surname made a notable appearance within the Hispanic community, increasing from 0.53% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. A small proportion of Kobels identified as being of two or more races; however, this percentage decreased slightly over the decade from 1.17% to 1.03%. There were also a few instances of the surname appearing within the Black community in 2010, which hadn't been the case in 2000. No Kobels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 95.86% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 1.26% | 137.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.03% | -11.97% |
| Black | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |