Kuba History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Kuba

What does the name Kuba mean?

The Kuba surname is comes from the root Kuba, which is a short form of the first name Jakub.

Early Origins of the Kuba family

The surname Kuba 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.

Early History of the Kuba family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kuba research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1790, 1809 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Kuba History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kuba Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kubik, Kubach, Kubec, Kubicki, Kubecki, Kubiceck, Kuba and many more.

Early Notables of the Kuba family

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 by his design, several dozen churches, palaces and civic houses, and...
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Kuba migration to the United States +

Kuba Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Gallus Kuba, who arrived in New York, NY in 1867
Catharine Kuba, who arrived in New York in 1873

Kuba Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Adolf Kuba and Amelie Kuba, who both settled in Galveston, Texas in 1908

Contemporary Notables of the name Kuba (post 1700) +

Flip Kuba (b. 1976), Czech professional (NHL) hockey player