Carboy

Carboy Meaning & Origin

About Carboy
The surname Carboy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "carbois," meaning "charcoal." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational surname for someone who worked with or sold charcoal. The name may have also been given to someone with dark or black hair, resembling the color of charcoal.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carboy: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R B OY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrˌbɔɪ/
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('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C610

Accessibility & Communication

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