Kerbow

Kerbow Meaning & Origin

About Kerbow
The surname Kerbow is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cearbha," meaning "rough" or "rugged." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a rough or rugged appearance or personality. Over time, the name Kerbow has evolved and been anglicized, becoming a surname that is now primarily found in the United States.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerbow: 339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', 'KRPF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerbow in Braille

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

The name Kerbow in braille

How to sign the name Kerbow using Sign Language

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

The name Kerbow in sign language

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