Corbo

Corbo Meaning & Origin

About Corbo
The surname Corbo is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "corvo," meaning "crow" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion, or perhaps someone who exhibited characteristics associated with crows, such as being cunning or having a strong voice. The surname Corbo is relatively common in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Corbo: 1,716
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,687
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Corbo in Braille

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

The name Corbo in braille

How to sign the name Corbo using Sign Language

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

The name Corbo in sign language

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