Kub

Kub Meaning & Origin

About Kub
The surname Kub is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kubbe," meaning "cask" or "barrel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker. The name Kub may also have been given to someone who lived near a place associated with barrels or casks. Over time, the surname Kub has spread to various regions and countries, often with different spellings, due to migration and cultural influences.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kub: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 B
🌐 IPA
/kub*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kub in Braille

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

The name Kub in braille

How to sign the name Kub using Sign Language

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

The name Kub in sign language

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