About Kobold
The surname Kobold is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kobolt," meaning "goblin" or "imp." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was believed to possess goblin-like characteristics or was mischievous in nature. The name Kobold may have been used to describe someone with a playful or tricky personality, or it could have been given to someone who was small in stature.
The surname Kobold is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kobold based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kobold in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kobold using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.