Dobe

Dobe Meaning & Origin

About Dobe
The surname Dobe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dobe," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place associated with barrels or casks. Over time, the surname Dobe has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dobe: 165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OW1 B
🌐 IPA
/dobe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dobe in Braille

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

The name Dobe in braille

How to sign the name Dobe using Sign Language

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

The name Dobe in sign language

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