Kobb

Kobb Meaning & Origin

About Kobb
The surname Kobb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kobbe," meaning "spider." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics associated with a spider, such as being agile or having a quick and nimble nature. The surname Kobb may have also been used to denote someone who worked with or had knowledge of spiders, such as a spider catcher or a weaver of spider silk.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kobb: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kobb in Braille

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

The name Kobb in braille

How to sign the name Kobb using Sign Language

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

The name Kobb in sign language

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