Explore the Family Name Kubas
The meaning of Kubas
1. Polish (also Kubaś); Slovak and Czech (also Kubaš, Kubáš): from a derivative of the personal name Kuba (Slovak also Kubo). The homonymous Sorbian cognate, Kubaš, is found only in a Germanized form, Kubasch. 2. Polish: nickname from kubas ‘mug, tumbler’.
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How common is the last name Kubas in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kubas has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 36189, and by 2010, it had risen to 35993, marking a 0.54% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 585 in 2000 to 623 in 2010, indicating a 6.5% increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased marginally by 4.55%, from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #35,993 | 0.54% |
| Count | 585 | 623 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kubas
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Kubas surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most holders of this name are White, representing 96.95% in 2010, a slight decrease from 97.26% in 2000. The presence of this surname amongst those identifying as Two or more races saw a small increase from 1.54% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. Notably, there was no data available for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Additionally, the surname appeared among individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 96.95% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.61% | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |