Explore the Family Name Suba
The meaning of Suba
1. Hungarian; Czech and Slovak (Šuba): from Hungarian suba, Czech and Slovak šuba ‘fur; long sheepskin coat’, applied as a nickname or as a metonymic occupational name for a furrier. As a surname of Hungarian origin it is also found in Romania. 2. Americanized form of Polish Szuba. 3. Filipino: topographic name from Hiligaynon and Cebuano suba ‘river’, and perhaps also from a homonymous word which in Ilokano and Pangasinan means ‘to go upstream’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carmencita, Catalino, Jose, Leticia, Roque, Vicente.
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How common is the last name Suba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Suba has seen an uptick in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 39,678 but by 2010, it had climbed to 36,585, marking a 7.8% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 521 to 611 within that decade, an upward change of 17.27%. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion bearing the surname Suba increased from 0.19 to 0.21, reflecting a growth rate of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #36,585 | 7.8% |
| Count | 521 | 611 | 17.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suba
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Suba has likewise evolved over time, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went up from 28.60% in 2000 to 36.17% in 2010, while those reporting two or more ethnicities also saw a significant increase from 2.69% to 4.42%. However, there was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as White, from 65.83% to 55.32%. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic slightly increased from 1.54% to 2.29%. There were no changes detected in the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.83% | 55.32% | -15.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.6% | 36.17% | 26.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 4.42% | 64.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.29% | 48.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |