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

Kobes, 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 Kobes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kobes in America

Kobes is the 54637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kobes surname appeared 377 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 Kobes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kobes 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 Kobes

The surname KOBES traces its origins to Germany, where it first appeared during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Kobe," which referred to a small hut or hovel. This suggests that the name may have originally been assigned as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived in humble accommodations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KOBES can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony. In a charter dated 1312, a certain "Heinricus Kobes" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

Throughout the centuries, the name KOBES has been spelled in various ways, including Kobes, Kobe, Kobbe, and Kobbes. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name KOBES was Petrus Kobes, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1499 to 1567. He was a follower of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the spread of the Protestant Reformation in northern Germany.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Kobes, a German composer and organist who lived from 1625 to 1699. He served as the court organist in Darmstadt and composed numerous works for the organ and other instruments.

In the 18th century, a prominent KOBES was Friedrich Kobes, a German philosopher and writer who was born in 1745 and died in 1821. He was a proponent of the Enlightenment and is best known for his philosophical treatises on ethics and morality.

Moving into the 19th century, one noteworthy figure was Wilhelm Kobes, a German artist and painter who lived from 1804 to 1879. He was known for his landscapes and genre paintings, many of which depicted scenes from rural life in Germany.

Finally, in the early 20th century, there was Karl Kobes, a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party. Born in 1888, he served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) from 1924 to 1933.

While the surname KOBES may not be as widely known as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and includes individuals from various walks of life, including theologians, artists, politicians, and more.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kobes

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

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

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