Explore the Family Name Kubera
The meaning of Kubera
Polish and Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Kuba.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kubera in the United States?
The surname Kubera saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 58,999 and rose slightly to 58,876 by 2010, representing a 0.21 percent change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.17 percent over this decade, going from 321 to 344. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #58,876 | 0.21% |
| Count | 321 | 344 | 7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kubera
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kubera surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.90 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 87.5 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 4.05 percent in 2000 to 2.91 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races experienced a substantial increase, jumping from 3.12 percent in 2000 to 5.52 percent in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the census began recording individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, comprising 2.91 percent of individuals with the surname Kubera.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 87.5% | -4.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3.12% | 5.52% | 76.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Black | 4.05% | 2.91% | -28.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |