Explore the Family Name Kuba
The meaning of Kuba
1. Polish, Czech, Slovak, Sorbian, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Kuba, a pet form of the personal name Jakub (see Jacob). Compare Cuba and Kube. 2. Japanese: written 久場 ‘long time’ and ‘place’. It is found mostly in the Ryūkyū Islands. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Fumiko, Masayuki, Misako, Shizuko, Tadashi, Yasuki, Yoshio, Yoshiya, Yoshiyuki.
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How common is the last name Kuba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuba displayed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 23,300 in 2000 to 23,785 in 2010, indicating a decline of 2.08%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 4.22% from 1,020 in 2000 to 1,063 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased from 0.38 to 0.36, marking a decrease of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,300 | #23,785 | -2.08% |
| Count | 1,020 | 1,063 | 4.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuba
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kuba. In 2000, a significant portion of individuals with this surname identified as White (81.96%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (13.92%). By 2010, these percentages had slightly shifted to 81.75% and 13.55% respectively. During this decade, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.86% to 2.45%, and those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.27% to 1.60%. The data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at 0% for both years, suggesting no individuals with the Kuba surname identified with these ethnicities during the census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.96% | 81.75% | -0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.92% | 13.55% | -2.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.45% | 31.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.6% | 25.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |