Kubec History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Etymology of Kubec

What does the name Kubec mean?

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

Early Origins of the Kubec family

The surname Kubec 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 Kubec family

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

Kubec Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Kubec family

Josef Kubecki was ennobled in 1790 and Kublick, Polish Pulkownick, was famous for his poetry in 1809. 1

Kubec migration to the United States +

Kubec Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Wezl Kubec, who settled in Iowa in 1876
Jacob and Josefa Kubec, who landed in New York in 1883

Kubec Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Jan Kubec and his family, who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1914

Sources +

Stupnicki, Hipolit, Herbarz Polski