Explore the Family Name Kubis
The meaning of Kubis
Polish (also Kubiś); Slovak and Czech (mainly Kubiš): from a derivative of the personal name Kuba (Slovak also Kubo). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Polish variant Kubisz. The homonymous Sorbian cognates, Kubiš and Kubyš, are found in Germanized forms, only (see Kubisch). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bogdan, Gustaw.
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How common is the last name Kubis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kubis has seen a minor fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kubis was ranked as the 34,856th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 35,489th spot, marking a change of -1.82%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname increased from 613 in 2000 to 634 in 2010, an increase of 3.43%. The proportion per 100k went down by -8.7%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #35,489 | -1.82% |
| Count | 613 | 634 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kubis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Kubis surname identified as White, with percentages of 96.90 in 2000 and 95.11 in 2010, experiencing a slight decrease of -1.85%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth during this period, increasing from 1.31% to 3.31%, reflecting a 152.67% jump. There were negligible changes within the group identifying with two or more races, decreasing slightly from 0.98% to 0.95%. No individuals with the Kubis surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.11% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 3.31% | 152.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.95% | -3.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |