Explore the Family Name Kubo
The meaning of Kubo
1. Japanese: written 窪 ‘sunken ground’, but mostly with characters used phonetically, for example 久保, which literally means ‘long time preserve’. Found mostly in western Japan, apparently taken from several habitational names. Many unrelated families descend from various branches of the Taira, Minamoto, and other great families. 2. Czech and Slovak: from a variant of the personal name Kuba, a pet form of Jakub (see Jacob). Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Hayato, Kazuya, Koichi, Takayuki, Tetsuo, Aki, Masao, Masayuki, Ryu, Sadao, Shigeo.
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How common is the last name Kubo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kubo has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kubo ranked 20,642 in terms of surname popularity in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to 22,989—a decrease of approximately 11.37%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Kubo surname decreased from 1,192 in 2000 to 1,112 in 2010, marking a reduction of roughly 6.71%. The proportion of individuals named Kubo per 100,000 people also saw a decrease, moving from 0.44 to 0.38—representing a 13.64% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,642 | #22,989 | -11.37% |
| Count | 1,192 | 1,112 | -6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kubo
Referring to the ethnicity identity associated with the surname Kubo, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this proportion decreased by 4.40% from 75.25% in 2000 to 71.94% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races experienced a significant increase, going up by 44.38% from 8.72% in 2000 to 12.59% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White was relatively stable, decreasing slightly by 0.55% from 12.84% in 2000 to 12.77% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Kubo surname also decreased slightly, from 2.85% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010, representing an 8.42% change. There were no individuals in either year who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 75.25% | 71.94% | -4.4% |
| White | 12.84% | 12.77% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 8.72% | 12.59% | 44.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 2.61% | -8.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |