Corbet

Corbet Meaning & Origin

About Corbet
The surname Corbet is of English and French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "corbet," meaning "little crow." The name was likely used as a nickname for someone who had physical or behavioral characteristics resembling a crow, such as dark hair or a raucous voice. Over time, the name Corbet became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Corbet can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Corbet: 631
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,622
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R B IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrbɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Corbet in Braille

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

The name Corbet in braille

How to sign the name Corbet using Sign Language

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

The name Corbet in sign language

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