2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Kubistek
A surname of Polish origin, potentially derived from the word "kubek" meaning "cup" or "mug."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Kubistek. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kubistek surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Kubistek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kubistek, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kubistek
The surname Kubistek has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "kubiszek," which means "a small barrel" or "a small cask." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kubistek can be found in the tax records of the town of Krakow, Poland, dating back to the 15th century. These records list several individuals with variations of the name, such as Kubistek, Kubysteck, and Kubiszek.
In the 16th century, the Kubistek name appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of Poland. For instance, in 1543, a man named Jan Kubistek was listed as a landowner in the village of Bielany, near Warsaw.
During the 17th century, the name gained recognition in the city of Poznan, where a prominent family of brewers and merchants carried the Kubistek surname. One notable member of this family was Stanislaw Kubistek (1620-1687), who served as a city councilor and played a significant role in the development of the local beer industry.
In the 18th century, the Kubistek name spread to other parts of Eastern Europe. For example, in 1782, a military officer named Tomasz Kubistek was mentioned in the records of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth for his service during the Russo-Turkish War.
Throughout the 19th century, several individuals with the Kubistek surname made notable contributions in various fields. One such figure was Franciszek Kubistek (1812-1892), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Krakow and its surrounding areas.
Another prominent bearer of the Kubistek name was Jadwiga Kubistek (1856-1932), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Warsaw and played a crucial role in promoting equal educational opportunities for women in Poland.
In the 20th century, the Kubistek surname continued to be represented in various professions and fields. One notable example is Wladyslaw Kubistek (1905-1988), a renowned historian and professor at the University of Warsaw, who specialized in the study of medieval Poland.
While the surname Kubistek originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name remains deeply rooted in its Polish heritage and continues to be associated with the rich cultural and historical traditions of that region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kubistek
Among Census respondents with the surname Kubistek, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kubistek bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kubistek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.0% · 95
- Two or more races6.5% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kubistek
Kubistek appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,777 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,777 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kubistek surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #150,935 | 5.5% |
| Count | 101 | 108 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kubistek bearers went from 101 to 108 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,777 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #150,935.
FAQ
Kubistek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kubistek?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Kubistek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Kubistek?
Kubistek ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Kubistek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kubistek.
Has Kubistek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kubistek went from 101 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Kubistek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kubistek, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kubistek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kubistek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.0%), Two or More Races (6.5%), Hispanic (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kubistek (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kubistek mean?
A surname of Polish origin, potentially derived from the word "kubek" meaning "cup" or "mug." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kubistek (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Kubistek?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.