Abb

Abb Meaning & Origin

About Abb
The surname Abb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abbe," meaning "abbot." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked as an abbot or held a position of authority in a monastery or religious institution. The surname Abb signifies a familial connection to the religious profession and may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the clergy or had ancestors who held such positions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Abb: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AP
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 B
🌐 IPA
/abb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abb in Braille

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

The name Abb in braille

How to sign the name Abb using Sign Language

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

The name Abb in sign language

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