Alb

Alb Meaning & Origin

About Alb
The surname Alb is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German word "alb," meaning "elf" or "sprite." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was mischievous or had a playful nature. The name Alb may have also been used to describe someone who had fair or light-colored hair. Over time, the surname Alb has evolved and can be found in various forms and spellings across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alb: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALP
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L B
🌐 IPA
/alb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alb in Braille

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

The name Alb in braille

How to sign the name Alb using Sign Language

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

The name Alb in sign language

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