Amber

Amber Meaning & Origin

About Amber
The surname Amber is derived from the Old French word "ambre," which means "amber." Amber is a fossilized tree resin that has been used for centuries in jewelry and decorative objects. The surname Amber likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with amber or had a physical characteristic resembling the color or texture of amber. It may also have been given to someone who lived near a place where amber was found or traded. Overall, the surname Amber is associated with the precious gemstone and its various connotations of beauty, warmth, and antiquity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Amber: 691
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,121
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A5106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈæmbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amber in Braille

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

The name Amber in braille

How to sign the name Amber using Sign Language

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

The name Amber in sign language

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