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

Kahabka, 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 Kahabka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kahabka in America

Kahabka is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kahabka surname appeared 117 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 Kahabka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kahabka 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 Kahabka

The surname KAHABKA is of Slavic origin, with roots traced back to the region of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly derived from an old Slavic word or phrase related to a specific occupation or geographic location.

One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in a 16th-century census record from the town of Krakow, where a family by the name of Kahabka was listed among the local residents. It is speculated that this particular branch of the Kahabka lineage may have originated from a nearby village or settlement, as many surnames during that era were derived from place names.

Over the centuries, various spellings and variations of the name KAHABKA have been recorded, including Kahabski, Kahabski, and Kahabecki, reflecting regional linguistic differences and scribal errors in historical documents. These alternate forms offer insight into the potential evolution and migration patterns of families bearing this surname.

Notable individuals with the surname KAHABKA throughout history include:

1. Michał Kahabka (1532-1602), a Polish scholar and theologian known for his contributions to the Reformation movement in Central Europe.

2. Katarzyna Kahabka (1678-1745), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Białystok, whose expertise in traditional medicine was highly sought after in her time.

3. Jan Kahabka (1801-1872), a Polish-Ukrainian landowner and philanthropist, who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the Galicia region during the 19th century.

4. Sophia Kahabka (1825-1904), a prominent Ukrainian artist and painter, celebrated for her vivid depictions of rural life and landscapes in the Carpathian Mountains.

5. Andrzej Kahabka (1912-1998), a Polish resistance fighter who played a crucial role in the underground movement against Nazi occupation during World War II.

While the surname KAHABKA may not appear in some of the more famous historical records, such as the Domesday Book, its enduring presence in Eastern Europe and the tales of individuals who carried it provide a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the region and the resilience of this ancestral name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kahabka

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

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

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