Biber

Biber Meaning & Origin

About Biber
The surname Biber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "biber," meaning "beaver." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a trapper, hunter, or furrier, specializing in beaver pelts. The name Biber may also have been used as a nickname for someone who shared characteristics with the beaver, such as being hardworking or industrious.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Biber: 511
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,455
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PPR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbaɪbər/
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('PPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Biber in Braille

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

The name Biber in braille

How to sign the name Biber using Sign Language

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

The name Biber in sign language

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