Explore the Family Name Kubek
The meaning of Kubek
Polish, Slovak, Czech, and Rusyn (from Slovakia): from a pet form of the personal name Kuba (Slovak also Kubo). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir.
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How common is the last name Kubek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kubek has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kubek was ranked as the 67,725th most popular surname, with a count of 272 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had improved to 62,531 with an upsurge in count to 320, representing an increase of 17.65%. The proportion of people named Kubek per 100k also grew by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #62,531 | 7.67% |
| Count | 272 | 320 | 17.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kubek
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kubek is predominantly white, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 96.69% of those with the Kubek surname identified as white, increasing slightly to 97.50% in 2010. There was also a small percentage who identified with two or more races, though this decreased from 2.21% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. No significant changes were observed for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 97.5% | 0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.88% | -14.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |