Koebcke

Koebcke Meaning & Origin

About Koebcke
The surname Koebcke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kobbe" or "koben," meaning "to buy" or "to trade." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a merchant or trader. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in buying and selling goods or who worked in the marketplace. Over time, the surname Koebcke became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koebcke: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koebcke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 B K IY0
🌐 IPA
/koebcke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koebcke in Braille

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

The name Koebcke in braille

How to sign the name Koebcke using Sign Language

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

The name Koebcke in sign language

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