Explore the Family Name Kubal
The meaning of Kubal
Czech, Polish, and Sorbian; Slovak (also Kubál): from a derivative (pet form) of the personal name Kuba (Slovak also Kubo).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kubal in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kubal saw some changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 53,782, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to 54,864 marking a decrease of approximately 2.01%. Despite this shift in rank, the count of people with the surname Kubal actually increased by 4.17% from 360 in 2000 to 375 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with the surname per 100k remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #54,864 | -2.01% |
| Count | 360 | 375 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kubal
The Decennial U.S. Census also shed light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kubal. In 2000, the majority (92.78%) of individuals with the Kubal surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly in 2010 to 88.27%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a significant increase from 4.72% in 2000 to 8.53% in 2010. Those who identified with two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 1.94% to 1.33%. The census also recorded a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity at 1.33% in 2010, which hadn't been present in 2000. No individuals with the Kubal surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 88.27% | -4.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.72% | 8.53% | 80.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.33% | -31.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |