Carballo

Carballo Meaning & Origin

About Carballo
The surname Carballo is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Galician word "carballo," meaning "oak tree." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify individuals who lived near or were associated with an oak tree. The oak tree holds symbolic significance in many cultures, representing strength, endurance, and wisdom. Therefore, the surname Carballo may have been given to someone who possessed these qualities or lived in an area abundant with oak trees.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Carballo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Carballo: 4,813
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,971
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.63

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Carballo based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Carballo is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C061040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 R B AA1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/kɑrˈbɑloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carballo in Braille

Here's how to represent Carballo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Carballo in braille

How to sign the name Carballo using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Carballo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Carballo in sign language

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