Cumberbatch

Cumberbatch Meaning & Origin

About Cumberbatch
The surname Cumberbatch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "cumber" meaning "comb" and "bece" meaning "stream." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a stream with comb-like features, such as a river with bends or a brook with obstacles. Over time, the surname Cumberbatch has evolved and become associated with the notable British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, bringing it further recognition in popular culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cumberbatch: 1,758
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,376
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cumberbatch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMRPX
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C0510610320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 M B ER0 B AE2 CH
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəmbərˌbæʧ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMRPX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cumberbatch in Braille

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

The name Cumberbatch in braille

How to sign the name Cumberbatch using Sign Language

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

The name Cumberbatch in sign language

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