2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Korbut
A surname possibly of Slavic origin meaning "crooked" or "bent".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Korbut. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Korbut 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Korbut in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Korbut, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Korbut
The surname Korbut has its origins in Belarus, a country in Eastern Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Belarusian word "korb," which means "basket." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the craft of basket-making or lived in an area where basket-making was prevalent.
The Korbut surname can be traced back to the 16th century, with records indicating its presence in various regions of Belarus. It is likely that the name initially emerged as a descriptive nickname or occupational identifier before evolving into a hereditary surname.
While not found in renowned historical records like the Domesday Book, which documented landowners in England after the Norman Conquest, the Korbut surname has been documented in local parish registers and census records in Belarus from the 17th century onwards.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Korbut surname dates back to the late 16th century, with a mention of a Belarusian peasant named Yakub Korbut in a land registry from the town of Lida, located in the Grodno region of modern-day Belarus.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Korbut surname. One such person was Ivan Korbut (1822-1898), a Belarusian writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the Belarusian national revival movement of the 19th century. His works played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Belarusian language and culture.
Another notable Korbut was Nikolai Korbut (1889-1937), a Russian military commander who fought in World War I and the Russian Civil War. He rose to the rank of colonel in the Red Army and was later executed during the Great Purge under Joseph Stalin's regime.
The Korbut surname also gained international recognition in the 20th century due to Olga Korbut (born 1955), a Soviet gymnast who became a global sensation after her remarkable performances at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Her daring and innovative routines earned her multiple gold medals and the admiration of millions around the world, cementing her place as one of the most iconic gymnasts in history.
Vasily Korbut (1889-1942) was a Belarusian painter and graphic artist who is regarded as one of the pioneers of Belarusian avant-garde art. His works, which often depicted rural life and landscapes, are considered significant contributions to the development of modern Belarusian art.
Finally, Artur Korbut (born 1981) is a contemporary Belarusian figure skater who has represented Belarus in numerous international competitions, including the Winter Olympics. He has won several medals and titles throughout his career, cementing his status as one of the most accomplished figure skaters from his country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Korbut
Among Census respondents with the surname Korbut, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Korbut 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 Korbut surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Korbut
Korbut 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
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 986 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 986 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 Korbut 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 | #153,769 | #154,755 | -0.6% |
| Count | 106 | 102 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Korbut bearers went from 106 to 102 (-3.8% change). The surname moved down 986 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #154,755.
FAQ
Korbut surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Korbut?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Korbut. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Korbut?
Korbut ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Korbut. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Korbut.
Has Korbut become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Korbut went from 106 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Korbut?
Among Census respondents with the surname Korbut, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.9%). 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 Korbut in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Korbut appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (4.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.9%). 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 Korbut (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 Korbut mean?
A surname possibly of Slavic origin meaning "crooked" or "bent". 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 Korbut (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 are called Korbut?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Korbut on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.