Coltrane

Coltrane Meaning & Origin

About Coltrane
The surname Coltrane is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "col," meaning "coal," and "trane," meaning "crane." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a coal crane or a crane used for loading coal onto ships. Over time, the surname Coltrane has evolved and can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coltrane: 1,123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,809
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0436050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L T R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊltrən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coltrane in Braille

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

The name Coltrane in braille

How to sign the name Coltrane using Sign Language

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

The name Coltrane in sign language

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