Korbe

Korbe Meaning & Origin

About Korbe
The surname Korbe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "korb," meaning "basket." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold baskets. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in weaving or working with wicker, or it could have been used to identify someone who lived near a basket maker or a place associated with basket making.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Korbe: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Korbe in Braille

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

The name Korbe in braille

How to sign the name Korbe using Sign Language

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

The name Korbe in sign language

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