Chimbo

Chimbo Meaning & Origin

About Chimbo
The surname Chimbo is of Bantu origin and is commonly found in the Chewa-speaking regions of Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. It is derived from the Chewa word "chimba," which means "to be strong" or "to be powerful." The surname Chimbo is often associated with individuals who are perceived as strong, powerful, or influential within their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chimbo: 502
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43077
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chimbo 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 Chimbo is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMP
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IH1 M B OW0
🌐 IPA
/chimbo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chimbo in Braille

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

The name Chimbo in braille

How to sign the name Chimbo using Sign Language

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

The name Chimbo in sign language

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