Kob

Kob Meaning & Origin

About Kob
The surname Kob is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kobbe," meaning "spider." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was believed to resemble or have characteristics associated with a spider, such as being agile or having a quick and nimble nature. The surname Kob may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were skilled weavers or had a connection to the weaving trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kob: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/kob*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kob in Braille

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

The name Kob in braille

How to sign the name Kob using Sign Language

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

The name Kob in sign language

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