Kolber

Kolber Meaning & Origin

About Kolber
The surname Kolber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kolbe," meaning "club" or "mace." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or used clubs or maces. Over time, the surname Kolber may have been adopted by various individuals or families involved in professions related to weaponry or defense.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolber: 434
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolber in Braille

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

The name Kolber in braille

How to sign the name Kolber using Sign Language

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

The name Kolber in sign language

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