Kilb

Kilb Meaning & Origin

About Kilb
The surname Kilb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kilbe," meaning "festival" or "celebration." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was associated with or participated in festive events or celebrations. Over time, the surname Kilb became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kilb: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L B
🌐 IPA
/kilb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kilb in Braille

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

The name Kilb in braille

How to sign the name Kilb using Sign Language

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

The name Kilb in sign language

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