Cumby

Cumby Meaning & Origin

About Cumby
The surname Cumby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Kumbyr" or "Kumbr," which means "helmet" or "warrior." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was a skilled warrior or had a strong and protective nature. Over time, the name evolved into Cumby and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Cumby can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cumby: 971
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25459
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMP
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 M B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəmbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cumby in Braille

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

The name Cumby in braille

How to sign the name Cumby using Sign Language

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

The name Cumby in sign language

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