Korba

Korba Meaning & Origin

About Korba
The surname Korba is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "korba," which means "hump" or "hunchback" in Polish. It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a physical characteristic such as a hump on their back. Over time, the surname Korba became hereditary and was passed down through generations, regardless of the physical trait it originally referred to. Today, individuals with the surname Korba can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Korba: 639
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R B AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrbə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Korba in Braille

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

The name Korba in braille

How to sign the name Korba using Sign Language

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

The name Korba in sign language

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