Dabe

Dabe Meaning & Origin

About Dabe
The surname Dabe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dabe," meaning "fool" or "simpleton." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who displayed foolish or simple behavior. Over time, this nickname may have evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dabe: 253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 B
🌐 IPA
/dabe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dabe in Braille

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

The name Dabe in braille

How to sign the name Dabe using Sign Language

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

The name Dabe in sign language

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