Bobber

Bobber Meaning & Origin

About Bobber
The surname Bobber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bobbe," meaning "to tremble" or "to shake." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a shaky or trembling nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bobber: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PPR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bobber in Braille

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

The name Bobber in braille

How to sign the name Bobber using Sign Language

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

The name Bobber in sign language

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