Find out how popular the last name Kabe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kabe.

Kabe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kabe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kabe in America

Kabe is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kabe surname appeared 101 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kabe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kabe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kabe

The surname KABE originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "kabe," meaning a small hut or cabin. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in humble dwellings or those involved in the construction of such structures.

One of the earliest mentions of the KABE surname can be found in a 16th-century document from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the modern-day state of Bavaria. The document refers to a certain Hans KABE, who was a local craftsman and woodworker.

In the 17th century, the KABE name appeared in various church records and parish registers across various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. Notable individuals from this period include Johann KABE (1625-1698), a renowned clockmaker from Leipzig, and Anna Maria KABE (1642-1712), a midwife from Erfurt.

As the KABE family spread across different parts of Germany, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as KABEN, KABEN, and KABEN. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local customs.

One of the most prominent figures associated with the KABE surname is Friedrich KABE (1782-1856), a German philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the field of aesthetics. His works, including "The Essence of Criticism" and "On the Sublime," were widely acclaimed and influential during the Romantic period.

Another notable individual was Karl KABE (1848-1923), a German-born architect who emigrated to the United States in the late 19th century. He was renowned for his design of several iconic buildings in Chicago, including the Auditorium Building and the Studebaker Theater.

In the 20th century, the KABE surname gained further recognition with the achievements of Hans KABE (1914-1998), a German-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the development of nuclear energy and was involved in the Manhattan Project during World War II.

While the KABE surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insights into the origins and legacy of this surname within the context of German history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kabe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kabe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kabe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kabe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kabe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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