Explore the Family Name Koble
The meaning of Koble
Americanized form of German Kobel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koble in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Koble saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Despite an increase in the number of individuals bearing the name (from 595 to 607), its rank dropped from 35,721 to 36,788 over this period, representing a decrease of 2.99%. The proportion of people with the Koble surname per 100,000 also fell by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,721 | #36,788 | -2.99% |
| Count | 595 | 607 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koble
The distribution of ethnic identity among those named Koble also shifted slightly during this decade, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all Kobles identified as White (97.48%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.85%). By 2010, however, the percentage of Whites had decreased to 94.40%, while the number of Hispanics increased by 24.86% to 2.31%. Interestingly, 2010 also marked the first time that some Kobles identified as belonging to two or more races, accounting for 1.81% of the total. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 94.4% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.31% | 24.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |