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

Kobos, 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 Kobos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kobos in America

Kobos is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kobos surname appeared 263 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 Kobos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kobos 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 Kobos

The surname KOBOS is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old Polish word "kob," which means "ram" or "male sheep." This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been a shepherd or someone associated with the raising or trading of sheep.

KOBOS is believed to have originated in the regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia, areas known for their pastoral traditions and sheep farming activities. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in the tax rolls and land registers of these regions from the 14th and 15th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KOBOS can be traced back to a document from 1412, which mentions a certain Jan Kobos, a landowner in the village of Strzegom, near the city of Wroclaw (then known as Breslau) in Silesia. This document provides valuable insight into the name's antiquity and its association with rural communities.

Another notable figure bearing the KOBOS surname was Marcin Kobos (1548-1609), a Polish theologian and writer from the city of Krakow. He authored several works on religious themes and was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time.

In the 17th century, the KOBOS name appeared in the records of the Polish nobility, with a family bearing this name being granted a coat of arms in 1632. This suggests that some members of the KOBOS lineage had achieved a certain level of social status and prominence during this period.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Jakub Kobos (1724-1793) emerged as a respected educator and author of textbooks on mathematics and astronomy. He taught at various schools in Warsaw and contributed significantly to the advancement of scientific education in Poland.

Another prominent individual with the KOBOS surname was Franciszek Kobos (1826-1891), a Polish painter and art teacher who was known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life. His works are part of the collections of several museums in Poland and provide a glimpse into the cultural heritage associated with this surname.

While the KOBOS name has its origins in Poland, it has also been found in other parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas with historical ties to Poland, such as Ukraine and Belarus. However, the majority of individuals bearing this surname can trace their roots back to the Polish regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia, where the name first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kobos

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

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

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