2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kobetitsch
A Germanic surname of Ukrainian origin, possibly derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Kobetitsch. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kobetitsch 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Kobetitsch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kobetitsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kobetitsch
The surname KOBETITSCH is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Central and Eastern Europe, with the earliest known records dating back to the late medieval period around the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to be derived from a combination of Slavic words, possibly related to occupations or physical characteristics.
One theory suggests that the name may have originated from a Slavic word meaning "blacksmith" or "metalworker," potentially referring to an ancestor who worked in this trade. Another possibility is that it stems from a word describing a person's stature or build, such as "short" or "stocky."
While no definitive historical references have been found in major manuscripts or records like the Domesday Book, some early mentions of the name have been discovered in local church records and village chronicles across regions like Bohemia, Moravia, and parts of modern-day Poland and Slovakia.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KOBETITSCH was Jan KOBETITSCH, a farmer who lived in the village of Žamberk, Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), in the late 15th century. Another early bearer of the name was Tomáš KOBETITSCH, a blacksmith from the town of Hranice, Moravia (now part of the Czech Republic), who was born around 1520.
Notable individuals with the surname KOBETITSCH throughout history include:
1. Jakub KOBETITSCH (1672-1738), a Czech artist and painter known for his religious works in churches across Bohemia and Moravia.
2. Anna KOBETITSCH (1790-1862), a Polish-born philanthropist and activist who advocated for women's rights and education in the early 19th century.
3. Karel KOBETITSCH (1826-1897), a Czech architect and urban planner who designed several prominent buildings in Prague and other cities in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
4. Józef KOBETITSCH (1855-1921), a Polish-Austrian military officer who served in the Austro-Hungarian Army and fought in World War I.
5. Mária KOBETITSCH (1902-1986), a Slovak writer and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of nature, love, and Slovak national identity.
While the surname KOBETITSCH is not among the most common surnames in these regions today, it continues to be found in various parts of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in areas with significant Slavic populations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kobetitsch
Among Census respondents with the surname Kobetitsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Kobetitsch 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 Kobetitsch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.9% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kobetitsch
Kobetitsch 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,406 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-14 bearers (-12.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,016 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 3,406 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.5%) | Down 9,016 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 Kobetitsch 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 | #147,253 | #156,269 | -6.1% |
| Count | 112 | 98 | -12.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kobetitsch bearers went from 112 to 98 (-12.5% change). The surname moved down 9,016 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #156,269.
FAQ
Kobetitsch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kobetitsch?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Kobetitsch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Kobetitsch?
Kobetitsch ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 98 people with the surname Kobetitsch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Kobetitsch.
Has Kobetitsch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kobetitsch went from 112 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Kobetitsch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kobetitsch, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%). 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 Kobetitsch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.9% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kobetitsch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.9%), Hispanic (3.1%). 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 Kobetitsch (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 Kobetitsch mean?
A Germanic surname of Ukrainian origin, possibly derived from a place name. 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 Kobetitsch (0.03 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 Kobetitsch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.