Explore the Family Name Kobold
The meaning of Kobold
German: nickname meaning ‘goblin, sprite’, from Middle High German kobolt ‘household spirit’. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kobold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kobold saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 62,189, a change of 2.54%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 292 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, representing a growth of 10.27%. However, the proportion of people named Kobold per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #62,189 | 2.54% |
| Count | 292 | 322 | 10.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kobold
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Kobold identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 92.81% in 2000 to 93.79% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.79% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, no individuals reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 93.79% | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 4.79% | 4.04% | -15.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |