Explore the Family Name Kuebel
The meaning of Kuebel
German (Kübel): metonymic occupational name for a cooper, from Middle High German kübel ‘tub, barrel’, or possibly a nickname for a fat man, one ‘round as a barrel’. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Fritz. Scandinavian Hilmar.
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How common is the last name Kuebel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kuebel" has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kuebel was ranked as the 70,906th most popular surname, with 257 individuals carrying this last name, representing about 0.1 per 100,000 people in the population. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 79,598 and the count to 239, a decrease of about 7 percent, reflecting a proportion of approximately 0.08 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #79,598 | -12.26% |
| Count | 257 | 239 | -7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuebel
In terms of ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of those with the surname Kuebel identified as White, with little change over the decade. In 2000, about 98.05 percent of those with the Kuebel surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 98.74 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 98.74% | 0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |