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

Kubeczka, 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 Kubeczka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kubeczka in America

Kubeczka is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kubeczka surname appeared 208 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 Kubeczka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kubeczka 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 Kubeczka

The surname Kubeczka originates from Poland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "kubek," meaning a small cup or mug, suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold cups or mugs.

The earliest recorded instances of the Kubeczka surname can be found in various historical documents from the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland. In the 16th century, the name appeared in the records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jakub Kubeczka was mentioned as a resident in 1572.

During the 17th century, the Kubeczka surname gained prominence in the town of Bielsko-Biała, located in the Silesian region of southern Poland. Historical records from this period mention a family of potters bearing the Kubeczka name, lending credence to the theory that the surname was originally associated with the crafting or selling of pottery.

One notable figure with the Kubeczka surname was Jan Kubeczka (1612-1678), a Polish merchant and landowner who resided in the town of Cieszyn. He played a significant role in the local trade and was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly his support for the construction of a church in the nearby village of Goleszów.

Another individual of note was Anna Kubeczka (1745-1816), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Rajcza in the Silesian Beskids region. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and expertise in childbirth were widely respected, and she was often sought out by families throughout the region.

In the 19th century, the Kubeczka surname appeared in the records of the Galician town of Przemyśl, where a family of craftsmen bearing this name were documented as skilled woodworkers and carpenters. One member of this family, Józef Kubeczka (1825-1892), gained particular acclaim for his intricate furniture designs and woodcarvings.

Another notable figure was Franciszek Kubeczka (1878-1942), a Polish educator and author from the town of Bytom in Upper Silesia. He wrote several books on the history and culture of the Silesian region, contributing significantly to the preservation of local traditions and folklore.

While the origins of the Kubeczka surname can be traced back to 16th century Poland, it is important to note that over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by various migrations and diasporas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kubeczka

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

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

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