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

Kubo, 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 Kubo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kubo in America

Kubo is the 22989th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kubo surname appeared 1,112 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 Kubo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kubo 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 Kubo

The surname KUBO is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the early 8th century during the Nara period. It is believed to have originated from the Old Japanese word "kubo," which referred to a small hut or a thatched-roof dwelling, often associated with rural areas.

In ancient Japan, surnames were initially adopted by the aristocratic and samurai classes, with commoners gradually adopting family names over time. The name KUBO likely emerged as a descriptive surname, indicating an association with a particular occupation or place of residence related to these humble dwellings.

Early records of the KUBO surname can be found in various historical documents and genealogical records from the Heian period (794-1185). One notable mention is in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle that documented events from the late 8th century.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the KUBO surname appeared in several regional records, indicating its widespread use across various provinces. Some examples include the Kubo family in Ise Province (present-day Mie Prefecture) and the Kubo clan in Echigo Province (modern-day Niigata Prefecture).

Prominent individuals with the KUBO surname have left their mark throughout Japanese history. One such figure was Kubo Masataka (1569-1623), a renowned samurai and daimyo (feudal lord) who served under Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Sengoku period. Another notable figure was Kubo Shunman (1757-1820), a highly regarded painter and calligrapher from the Edo period.

In the field of literature, Kubo Sakae (1900-1958) was a celebrated novelist and poet, known for his works that explored the human condition and social issues of his time. Kubo Tite (born in 1977) is a contemporary manga artist and the creator of the popular series "Bleach."

The KUBO surname has also been associated with various place names, particularly in rural areas of Japan. For instance, Kubo-cho (Kubo Town) was a historical village located in Wakayama Prefecture, while Kubo-mura (Kubo Village) was a former settlement in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Throughout its long history, the KUBO surname has maintained its ties to its humble origins, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Japan and the enduring legacy of its ancestral roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kubo

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

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

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