Coltrain

Coltrain Meaning & Origin

About Coltrain
The surname Coltrain is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cola" combined with the word "tren" meaning "crane." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a long neck or a resemblance to a crane. Over time, the surname Coltrain has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coltrain: 656
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLTRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C043605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L T R EY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlˌtreΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLTRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coltrain in Braille

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

The name Coltrain in braille

How to sign the name Coltrain using Sign Language

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

The name Coltrain in sign language

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