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

Kabes, 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 Kabes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kabes in America

Kabes is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kabes surname appeared 104 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 Kabes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kabes 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 Kabes

The surname KABES is of Czech origin, with its roots traceable to the medieval period in the region now known as the Czech Republic. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "kaba," which referred to a type of long, hooded cloak commonly worn by peasants and travelers during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KABES surname can be found in the Codex Gigas, also known as the Devil's Bible, a massive 13th-century manuscript created in the Benedictine monastery of Podlažice, located in what is now the Czech Republic. The name appears in a list of local residents, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region at that time.

During the 15th century, the KABES name gained prominence in the town of Kutná Hora, a historic mining center known for its silver mines and architectural marvels. Records from this period indicate that a family of KABES miners and craftsmen resided in the town, contributing to its economic and cultural development.

Notable individuals bearing the KABES surname include Jan KABES (1543-1612), a renowned Czech goldsmith and engraver whose intricate works adorned the interiors of several churches and noble residences in Prague. His masterpiece is the ornate silver altar in the Church of St. James in the Old Town Square.

Another figure of importance was Matěj KABES (1629-1698), a Baroque painter and fresco artist whose vibrant works can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout Bohemia and Moravia. His most celebrated work is the ceiling fresco in the Church of St. Nicholas in the Lesser Town of Prague.

In the 19th century, Václav KABES (1823-1901) made a name for himself as a prominent Czech educator and author. He founded several schools in the region and authored numerous textbooks and educational materials that played a significant role in promoting literacy and education among the Czech populace.

The KABES surname also has connections to the historic town of Žatec, known for its hop-growing traditions and brewing industry. Records from the 16th century mention a KABES family engaged in the cultivation and trade of hops, a crucial ingredient in beer production.

Throughout its history, the KABES surname has been associated with various place names and localities in the Czech lands, including Kabice, Kabatov, and Kabatice, which likely derive from the same root word as the surname itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kabes

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

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 Kabes 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 Kabes 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 Kabes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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