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

Kobie, 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 Kobie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kobie in America

Kobie is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kobie surname appeared 165 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 Kobie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kobie 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 Kobie

The surname "KOBIE" is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "kobel," which means a small farmhouse or cottage. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a humble dwelling or was associated with a rural area.

In its earliest known records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as "Kobi," "Kobe," and "Kobie." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records during that time period. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where many families bearing this surname can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest documented references to the name "KOBIE" can be found in a registry of landowners in the town of Augsburg, dated around 1320. This record mentions a certain "Hans Kobie," who owned a modest parcel of land and a small homestead. Another notable early mention comes from the Chronicles of Nuremberg, a historical manuscript compiled in the late 15th century, which includes the name "Konrad Kobie" among the list of citizens who served in the city's militia.

Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the name "KOBIE" continued to appear in various records across Germany, such as tax rolls, church registers, and guild memberships. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during this time include:

1. Matthias Kobie (c. 1460-1532), a master woodcarver from Dresden, renowned for his intricate altarpiece designs and religious sculptures.
2. Anna Kobie (c. 1525-1598), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Rothenburg, whose knowledge of medicinal plants was widely sought after in her region.
3. Hans Kobie (c. 1570-1631), a merchant and town councilor in the city of Bamberg, who played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements with neighboring regions.
4. Gertrud Kobie (c. 1620-1685), a celebrated painter from Frankfurt, known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits of the local nobility.
5. Johann Kobie (c. 1690-1758), a Lutheran pastor and scholar from Leipzig, who published several influential theological treatises and served as a professor at the city's university.

As the name "KOBIE" spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it also evolved into various localized spellings and variations, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the areas where it took root. While its origins can be traced back to humble beginnings, the name has since been borne by individuals from various walks of life, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of the regions where it flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kobie

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

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

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