Columb

Columb Meaning & Origin

About Columb
The surname Columb is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Coluim," meaning "son of Columba." The name Columba is derived from the Latin word "columba," meaning "dove." It is believed to have been a personal name given in honor of Saint Columba, an important figure in early Christianity who was known for his peaceful nature and association with doves. The surname Columb therefore signifies a familial connection to someone named Columba or a descendant of Saint Columba.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Columb: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C04051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/columb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Columb in Braille

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

The name Columb in braille

How to sign the name Columb using Sign Language

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

The name Columb in sign language

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