Colobong

Colobong Meaning & Origin

About Colobong
The surname Colobong is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "kolobong," which means "to hide or conceal." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it originated from a specific place or geographical feature. The name may have been given to someone who lived near a hidden or concealed area, such as a secluded spot or a hidden valley. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname given to someone who was secretive or elusive in nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Colobong: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0401052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L AA1 B AA0 NG
🌐 IPA
/colobong*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colobong in Braille

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

The name Colobong in braille

How to sign the name Colobong using Sign Language

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

The name Colobong in sign language

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