Deb

Deb Meaning & Origin

About Deb
The surname Deb is of Bengali origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "deva," meaning "god" or "deity." It is a common surname among Bengali Hindus and is often associated with individuals belonging to the Brahmin caste, who traditionally held positions of religious and scholarly importance. The surname Deb signifies a connection to divinity or a divine association, reflecting the religious and cultural heritage of the individuals bearing this surname.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deb: 696
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32935
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 B
🌐 IPA
/dɛb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deb in Braille

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

The name Deb in braille

How to sign the name Deb using Sign Language

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

The name Deb in sign language

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