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

Korbe, 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 Korbe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Korbe in America

Korbe is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Korbe surname appeared 266 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 Korbe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Korbe 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 Korbe

The surname KORBE originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "korb," meaning a basket or wicker container. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold baskets.

The earliest known record of the name KORBE appears in a document from the town of Körbecke, located in the region of Westphalia, dated 1187. Körbecke itself is likely derived from the same root word as the surname, indicating a place where basket makers lived or worked.

One of the first recorded individuals with the surname KORBE was Johannes Korbe, a merchant from the city of Lübeck, who lived in the late 13th century. Another early bearer of the name was Hermann Korbe, a cleric from the town of Korbach in Hesse, who was mentioned in a church record from 1314.

In the 15th century, the name KORBE appears in various spellings, including Korbe, Korben, and Korber, in records from various regions of Germany. One notable individual from this period was Hans Korbe, a master craftsman and member of the guild of basket makers in the city of Nuremberg, who lived from around 1420 to 1485.

Moving into the 16th century, the name KORBE was found in various parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. One prominent figure was Johann Korbe, a scholar and theologian from Saxony, who lived from 1508 to 1572 and was known for his writings on religious topics.

Another individual of note was Matthias Korbe, a German soldier and mercenary who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was born around 1590 in the town of Korbach and gained a reputation for his bravery and skill in battle.

As the name KORBE spread across Europe, it was also found in other forms, such as Korby in England, and Korbel in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic). One example is Johann Korbel, a Bohemian glassmaker and inventor who lived from 1724 to 1791 and is credited with developing a new technique for producing clear glass.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Korbe

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

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

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