2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Korabik
Of Slavic origin, potentially derived from words meaning "small boat" or "vessel."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Korabik. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Korabik 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Korabik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Korabik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Korabik
The surname KORABIK is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in modern-day Ukraine and Poland. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 10th and 15th centuries.
The name KORABIK is derived from the Slavic root word "korab," which means "ship" or "boat." It suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to seafaring or maritime activities, such as shipbuilding, sailing, or fishing.
While no definitive historical records pinpoint the exact origin of the name, it is possible that it first appeared in coastal regions or areas near major rivers or waterways in Eastern Europe. The name's connection to maritime activities could also indicate a link to trade or transportation routes along these water bodies.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname KORABIK was Pavlo Korabik, a merchant and trader from the city of Lviv, Ukraine, who lived in the mid-16th century. His name appears in several business ledgers and trade records from that time period.
Another notable figure with the surname KORABIK was Andriy Korabik, a skilled shipwright and boat builder who lived in the coastal town of Odesa, Ukraine, in the late 18th century. He was known for his innovative designs and craftsmanship in constructing ships for the Black Sea trade routes.
In the 19th century, Jan Korabik, a Polish naval officer and navigator, gained recognition for his contributions to maritime cartography and navigation techniques. He served in the Polish Navy and published several influential works on navigation and mapmaking.
Another individual worth mentioning is Mariya Korabik, a Ukrainian folk artist from the village of Kholmok, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was renowned for her intricate embroidery work, which often featured nautical motifs and designs inspired by the local fishing communities.
Lastly, Petro Korabik, a Ukrainian-born American engineer and inventor, made significant contributions to shipbuilding technology in the early 20th century. Born in 1885 in Lviv, he immigrated to the United States and worked for several major shipyards, where he patented several innovative designs and techniques for ship construction and propulsion systems.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname KORABIK who have left their mark throughout history, often associated with maritime activities, crafts, or professions related to the sea and waterways.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Korabik
Among Census respondents with the surname Korabik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Korabik 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 Korabik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Korabik
Korabik appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,595 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Up 5,595 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 Korabik 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 | #157,234 | #151,639 | 3.6% |
| Count | 103 | 107 | 3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Korabik bearers went from 103 to 107 (+3.9% change). The surname moved up 5,595 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #151,639.
FAQ
Korabik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Korabik?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Korabik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Korabik?
Korabik ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 107 people with the surname Korabik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Korabik.
Has Korabik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Korabik went from 103 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 4 (+3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Korabik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Korabik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Korabik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Korabik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Hispanic (4.7%), Black (1.9%). 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 Korabik (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 Korabik mean?
Of Slavic origin, potentially derived from words meaning "small boat" or "vessel." 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 Korabik (0.04 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 common is the surname Korabik?
Find out how common the surname Korabik is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.