The Kubin surname is comes from the root Kuba, which is a short form of the first name Jakub.
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Early Origins of the Kubin family
The surname Kubin was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Kubin family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kubin research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1790, 1809 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Kubin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Kubin Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kubik, Kubach, Kubec, Kubicki, Kubecki, Kubiceck, Kuba and many more.
Early Notables of the Kubin family
Prominent among those of the name Kubin in this period were Kubicki Jakób, a Polish building master, educated in Italy, sponsored by Stanislaw August; he devoted himself to his profession with all his love. Lots of buildings in Poland were erected... Another 40 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kubin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Kubin family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Daniel Kubach, who was naturalized in Maryland in 1844; Christian Kubach, who came to Philadelphia in 1852; Joseph Kubik, who arrived in New York in 1864.
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