Koban

Koban Meaning & Origin

About Koban
The surname Koban is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koben," meaning "basket." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used baskets. The name Koban may have been given to individuals who were involved in the trade of basket weaving or who had a physical characteristic resembling a basket. Over time, the surname Koban has spread to various regions and may have undergone spelling variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koban: 206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,753
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/koban*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koban in Braille

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

The name Koban in braille

How to sign the name Koban using Sign Language

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

The name Koban in sign language

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