2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Kaebisch
A surname of German origin meaning "celery farmer" or "one who grows celery".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 141 Americans carry the last name Kaebisch. That puts it at #139,785 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,430,882 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kaebisch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
141
1 in 2,430,882
Census rank
#139,785
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
123
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 123 bearers of the surname Kaebisch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 139785th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kaebisch, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kaebisch
The surname Kaebisch originates from Germany, emerging in the Middle Ages around the 13th century. It is believed to derive from the Old German word "kūbīsca," meaning a small barrel or cask, potentially indicating that the earliest bearers of this name were involved in the production or trade of these vessels.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaebisch can be found in the town records of Naumburg, in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, dating back to 1389. These records mention a certain Hans Kaebisch, a local merchant engaged in the transportation of goods along the Saale River.
During the 15th century, the name gained prominence in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. The Silesian Kaebisch family held significant landholdings and played an influential role in local affairs. Notable members included Friedrich Kaebisch (1472-1543), a prominent jurist and advisor to the Dukes of Silesia.
As the name spread across Germany, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Käbisch, Kebisch, and Kübisch, reflecting regional linguistic differences. In the 16th century, the Kaebisch name appeared in the records of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg, where a certain Georg Kaebisch (1521-1588) was a respected artisan and member of the city council.
The 17th century saw the rise of Johann Kaebisch (1612-1677), a renowned theologian and author from Saxony, who penned several influential works on Lutheran doctrine. His contemporaries included Wilhelm Kaebisch (1618-1699), a prominent merchant and benefactor from Hamburg, known for his philanthropic contributions to the city's orphanages.
As the centuries progressed, the Kaebisch name continued to be associated with various professions and fields. In the 19th century, Karl Kaebisch (1823-1892) was a respected educator and headmaster in Prussia, while Heinrich Kaebisch (1867-1941) gained recognition as a classical scholar and philologist, authoring numerous works on ancient Greek literature.
Through the ages, the surname Kaebisch has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and professionals, reflecting the rich tapestry of German cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kaebisch
Among Census respondents with the surname Kaebisch, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Kaebisch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kaebisch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.2% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 9
- Two or more races2.4% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kaebisch
Kaebisch appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
-7 bearers (-5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,252 places
2020
#139,785
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-5 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,579 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.2%) | Down 13,252 places |
| 2020 | #139,785 | 123 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 7,579 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kaebisch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #139,785 | -5.7% |
| Count | 128 | 123 | -3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kaebisch bearers went from 128 to 123 (-3.9% change). The surname moved down 7,579 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #139,785.
FAQ
Kaebisch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kaebisch?
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the surname Kaebisch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,430,882 residents.
How common is Kaebisch?
Kaebisch ranks #139,785 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 123 people with the surname Kaebisch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (141), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kaebisch.
Has Kaebisch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kaebisch went from 128 recorded bearers to 123. That is a decrease of 5 (-3.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #139,785.
What does the Census say about the background of Kaebisch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kaebisch, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kaebisch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kaebisch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.2%), Hispanic (7.3%), Two or More Races (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kaebisch (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kaebisch mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "celery farmer" or "one who grows celery". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kaebisch (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Kaebisch?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.