Korb

Korb Meaning & Origin

About Korb
The surname Korb is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "korb," meaning "basket" or "hamper." As a surname, Korb could have been an occupational name for someone who made or sold baskets. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a basket-shaped feature or a place associated with baskets. The surname Korb may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Yiddish word "korb," meaning "basket," and could have been adopted by Jewish people as a surname when surnames became mandatory in the 18th century.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Korb: 2,287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,334
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R B
🌐 IPA
/kɔrb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Korb in Braille

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

The name Korb in braille

How to sign the name Korb using Sign Language

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

The name Korb in sign language

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