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

Kubala, 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 Kubala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kubala in America

Kubala is the 20806th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kubala surname appeared 1,269 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 Kubala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kubala 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 Kubala

The surname Kubala has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kuba," which means "a cloak" or "a hooded garment." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who made or wore such garments.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kubala can be found in historical documents from the region of Małopolska, particularly in the city of Kraków and surrounding areas. The name appears in various spellings, such as Kuballa, Kubaala, and Kuballa, reflecting the variations in local dialects and orthographic practices of the time.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the surname Kubala was Jan Kubala, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Bochnia in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the salt trade, which was a significant economic activity in the region.

In the 17th century, the name Kubala appears in the registers of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, suggesting that members of the family pursued higher education during this period.

During the 18th century, the Kubala family expanded their presence across other regions of Poland, with records showing individuals with this surname in cities such as Warsaw and Poznań. One notable figure was Franciszek Kubala, a military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1794.

In the 19th century, the name Kubala gained prominence in the field of academia and literature. Ludwik Kubala (1838-1918) was a renowned Polish historian and author, known for his works on the history of Poland and the Jagiellonian dynasty.

Another notable figure was Hieronim Kubala (1888-1965), a Polish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Warsaw after World War II.

László Kubala (1927-2002) was a famous Hungarian-Spanish football player and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Barcelona FC. Despite his Hungarian roots, his surname is likely of Polish origin.

Throughout its history, the surname Kubala has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, including trade, military service, academia, literature, architecture, and sports. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Poland, the name has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, reflecting the mobility and migrations of people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kubala

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

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

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