Explore the Family Name Kobes
The meaning of Kobes
German (Rhineland; also Köbes): from a short form of the personal name Jakobus (see Jacob).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kobes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kobes has seen an uptick in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kobes was ranked as the 59,293rd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 54,637, marking a 7.85% increase. The count of people bearing the surname also increased by 18.18%, from 319 in 2000 to 377 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of people named Kobes per 100,000 residents increased by 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #54,637 | 7.85% |
| Count | 319 | 377 | 18.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kobes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kobes identify as White. In 2000, this figure was at 98.75%, and while it decreased slightly to 94.69% in 2010, they still make up the bulk of the group. However, there were some shifts within other ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. For instance, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic began to appear in the data, representing 1.59% and 2.92% respectively of those with the surname in 2010. There was no change recorded in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 94.69% | -4.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |