Explore the Family Name Kobs
How common is the last name Kobs in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kobs' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Kobs surname ranked 24,180 in popularity with 972 individuals bearing this name, equivalent to a proportion of 0.36 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 25,849 and the count decreased to 952, representing a change of -6.9% in rank and -2.06% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 11.11% to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,180 | #25,849 | -6.9% |
| Count | 972 | 952 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kobs
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnicity associated with the Kobs surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (98.05%), followed by those who identified as Hispanic (0.82%) and those identifying with two or more races (0.72%). There were no identifiable individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native that year. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (96.53%), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (1.47%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.05%). A new category emerged with 0.53% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the count of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 96.53% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.47% | 79.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.05% | 45.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |