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

Kuba, 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 Kuba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuba in America

Kuba is the 23785th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuba surname appeared 1,063 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 Kuba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuba 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 Kuba

The surname KUBA is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old Polish word "kuba," which referred to a type of fur cap or hood worn by peasants and working-class individuals.

KUBA is thought to have originated as a nickname or descriptive name, likely given to someone who habitually wore such a fur cap or hood. Over time, this nickname became a surname, passed down through generations within certain families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KUBA surname can be found in the Polish tax registers of the 14th century, where several individuals bearing this name were listed as residents of various towns and villages.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the KUBA surname appeared in various historical documents and records across Poland, including church registers, land deeds, and legal documents. This suggests that the name had become well-established within certain communities by that time.

Notable individuals with the KUBA surname throughout history include Jan Kuba (1552-1621), a Polish poet and playwright who authored several works in the Renaissance era. Another figure was Mikołaj Kuba (1675-1744), a Polish architect and builder who contributed to the construction of several notable churches and buildings in the Baroque style.

In the 19th century, Stanisław Kuba (1810-1887) was a prominent Polish painter and illustrator, known for his romantic landscapes and historical scenes. Additionally, Józef Kuba (1855-1919) was a Polish linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of the Polish language.

One of the most famous individuals with the KUBA surname was Maria Kuba (1904-1971), a Polish resistance fighter during World War II. She played a crucial role in the Polish Underground State and was recognized for her bravery and dedication to the fight against Nazi occupation.

While the KUBA surname is predominantly found in Poland, it has also been carried by individuals of Polish descent who have migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the global diaspora of this historical name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuba

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

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

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