Kimbrough

Kimbrough Meaning & Origin

About Kimbrough
The surname Kimbrough is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Cyneburg, meaning "royal fortress" or "royal town." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a place called Kimbrough or a similar sounding place. Over time, the surname Kimbrough has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in various English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kimbrough: 12,034
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,978
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KMPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K0516020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 M B R AW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙͺmbraʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kimbrough in Braille

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

The name Kimbrough in braille

How to sign the name Kimbrough using Sign Language

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

The name Kimbrough in sign language

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