Cogbill

Cogbill Meaning & Origin

About Cogbill
The surname Cogbill is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "cogg" meaning "boat" and "bill" meaning "beak" or "nose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive nose, or possibly as an occupational name for a boatman or sailor. Over time, the surname Cogbill has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cogbill: 558
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cogbill 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
KKPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 G B IH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑgˌbɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cogbill in Braille

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

The name Cogbill in braille

How to sign the name Cogbill using Sign Language

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

The name Cogbill in sign language

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