Kolbo

Kolbo Meaning & Origin

About Kolbo
The surname Kolbo is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kolbóð," which means "coal shed" or "charcoal hut." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with coal or charcoal, either as a miner or a seller. Over time, the surname Kolbo has likely been passed down through generations, signifying a family's historical association with the coal or charcoal industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolbo: 312
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolbo in Braille

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

The name Kolbo in braille

How to sign the name Kolbo using Sign Language

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

The name Kolbo in sign language

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