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

Kouba, 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 Kouba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kouba in America

Kouba is the 18918th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kouba surname appeared 1,443 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 Kouba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kouba 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 Kouba

The surname KOUBA is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic during the medieval period. It is derived from the Czech word "kuba," which means "barrel" or "cask." The earliest known references to this surname date back to the 13th century in regions such as Bohemia and Moravia.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KOUBA was Jan Kouba, a barrel maker who lived in the town of Brno, Moravia, in the late 1400s. His craft likely contributed to the association between the name and the word "kuba."

In the 16th century, the KOUBA surname appeared in various official records and manuscripts, including tax rolls and church registries. For instance, a man named Václav Kouba was listed as a resident of the village of Drahany in 1532.

The surname KOUBA has also been linked to certain place names, particularly those derived from the word "kuba." For example, the village of Kubova Huť in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic is believed to have influenced variations of the surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname KOUBA. One of the earliest was Jan Kouba (1543-1612), a Czech Renaissance painter known for his religious works and portraiture. Another was František Kouba (1738-1818), a Bohemian composer and organist who contributed to the development of classical music in the region.

In the 19th century, the KOUBA surname gained prominence with individuals such as Vojtěch Kouba (1810-1892), a Czech writer and poet who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival. Additionally, there was Jan Kouba (1828-1888), a Czech painter and lithographer renowned for his landscapes and genre scenes.

Another notable figure was Jaroslav Kouba (1898-1974), a Czech architect and urban planner who left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Prague and other cities in the Czech Republic.

While the KOUBA surname originated in the Czech lands, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration patterns. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period and the association with the word "kuba," reflecting the historical significance of barrel-making and related trades in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kouba

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

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

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