Dube

Dube Meaning & Origin

About Dube
The surname Dube is of Zulu origin and is commonly found in South Africa. It is derived from the Zulu word "udube," which means "zebra." The name is often associated with the Zulu people, who have a strong cultural connection to the zebra and its symbolism. The surname Dube can also be found among other ethnic groups in southern Africa, such as the Ndebele and Swazi, where it retains a similar meaning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dube: 9,136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,881
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UW1 B
🌐 IPA
/dub/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dube in Braille

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

The name Dube in braille

How to sign the name Dube using Sign Language

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

The name Dube in sign language

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