Explore the Family Name Kubica
The meaning of Kubica
Polish, Slovak, and Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Kuba (Slovak also Kubo). The same Sorbian surname is found only in a Germanized form, Kubitza. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Ewa, Irena, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Kubica in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kubica has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Kubica ranked 35,621st in terms of popularity and had 597 individuals in the United States carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank slipped to 37,288th with an increase of only one individual to 598. This represents a minor growth of 0.17% in count but a drop of 4.68% in rank. The proportion per 100k people also declined by about 9.09% from 0.22 to 0.2 between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #37,288 | -4.68% |
| Count | 597 | 598 | 0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kubica
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kubica, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 94.3% of those with the Kubica surname identified as White, slightly dropping to 93.81% in 2010. There was also a small percentage who identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.68% in 2000 to 3.68% in 2010. The data showed a modest presence of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, decreasing from 2.01% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. It's noteworthy that in 2010, for the first time, 0.84% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. No data was reported for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 93.81% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.68% | 37.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.51% | -24.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |