Kolbow

Kolbow Meaning & Origin

About Kolbow
The surname Kolbow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kolbe," meaning "club" or "mace." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used clubs or maces. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in carpentry or blacksmithing, as these professions often required the use of such tools. Over time, the surname Kolbow has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolbow: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L B OW2
🌐 IPA
/kolbow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', 'KLPF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolbow in Braille

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

The name Kolbow in braille

How to sign the name Kolbow using Sign Language

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

The name Kolbow in sign language

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