Corbin

Corbin Meaning & Origin

About Corbin
The surname Corbin is of English and French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "corbin," meaning "raven." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion, or it could have been given to someone who had a connection with ravens, such as a birdkeeper or someone who exhibited raven-like qualities. The surname Corbin has variations in spelling, including Corbyn and Corban, and is found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Corbin: 26,876
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,307
  • Frequency per 100k people: 9.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R B IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrbɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Corbin in Braille

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

The name Corbin in braille

How to sign the name Corbin using Sign Language

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

The name Corbin in sign language

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