Explore the Family Name Korab
The meaning of Korab
Polish; Czech (Koráb): from korab, koráb ‘boat, ship’, a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked on a river boat or a ship, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a ship or boat. As a Polish name, it may also be from a coat of arms bearing the sign of a ship. An earlier meaning of the word was ‘old tree’, and in some cases the surname may have arisen as a topographic name from this sense.
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How common is the last name Korab in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Korab saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Korab ranked 57,705 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 59,171—a total change of -2.54%. Despite this ranking drop, the absolute count of individuals with the Korab surname actually increased from 330 to 342, a positive change of 3.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #59,171 | -2.54% |
| Count | 330 | 342 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korab
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Korab surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of those carrying the Korab surname identified as white—94.85% in 2000 and 91.23% in 2010—there was a small decline over this decade. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 1.52% to 4.68%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an uptick, from 1.82% to 2.34%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Korab surname identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 91.23% | -3.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 4.68% | 207.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.34% | 28.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |