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

Kubera, 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 Kubera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kubera in America

Kubera is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kubera surname appeared 344 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 Kubera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kubera 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 Kubera

The surname KUBERA has its origins in South Asia, particularly India, and can be traced back to ancient Hindu mythology. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kubera," which refers to the god of wealth and prosperity in Hindu tradition.

In Hindu mythology, Kubera is depicted as the lord of riches and the guardian of the northern direction. He is often portrayed as a pot-bellied dwarf or as a man with a deformed body but a pleasant disposition. The name KUBERA is believed to have been adopted as a surname by devotees or followers of this deity, as well as those associated with professions related to wealth and finance.

Historical records and literary works from ancient India, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata, contain references to the name KUBERA. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Kubera Bhatta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE. He is credited with composing several works, including the "Raghuvamsha-Mahakavya," a poetic retelling of the life of Lord Rama.

Another notable figure was Kubera Datta, a Bengali poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century CE. He is renowned for his poetic works, including the "Manasa Mangala Kavya," which celebrates the goddess Manasa and played a significant role in the development of Bengali literature.

In the 16th century, Kubera Mishra, a Sanskrit scholar and philosopher, gained recognition for his commentaries on various Hindu scriptures and philosophical texts. His works contributed to the preservation and dissemination of ancient Hindu knowledge.

During the Mughal era in India, Kubera Singh Bundela was a prominent ruler of the Bundela clan, who ruled over parts of central India in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in resisting the Mughal expansion and defending the autonomy of his kingdom.

In more recent times, Kubera Senadhira was a Sri Lankan musician and composer who lived from 1904 to 1991. He made significant contributions to the development of Sinhala music and is recognized as one of the pioneers of modern Sinhala music.

While the surname KUBERA has its roots in Hindu mythology and ancient Indian culture, it has gained recognition and spread across various regions and communities, transcending its original religious and cultural boundaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kubera

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

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

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