Explore the Family Name Kobliska
The meaning of Kobliska
Czech (Kobliška): nickname from a diminutive of kobliha ‘doughnut with a sweet filling’. The surname Kobliška is also found in Slovakia, where is more common than in Czechia.
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How common is the last name Kobliska in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kobliska experienced a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 73,412 in 2000, the name moved to 76,768 in 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 4.57% in its rank. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase of 1.63%, moving from 246 in 2000 to 250 in 2010. Despite this, the proportion of individuals with the Kobliska surname per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, indicating less overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #76,768 | -4.57% |
| Count | 246 | 250 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kobliska
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those bearing the Kobliska surname are predominantly of White ethnicity. While there was a small decrease in percentage from 99.59% in 2000 to 98.80% in 2010, it remains the dominant ethnicity for this surname. The census data did not identify any individuals with this surname having Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year. Although there was a negligible appearance of the Black ethnicity in 2010, the data was likely suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 98.8% | -0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |