Eberlein

Eberlein Meaning & Origin

About Eberlein
The surname Eberlein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eber," meaning "boar," and the suffix "-lein," which is a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Eberlein can be interpreted as "little boar" or "son of the boar." It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a boar, such as strength or fierceness. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eberlein: 802
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,447
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eberlein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E106405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 B ER0 L AY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛbərˌlaɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E164

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eberlein in Braille

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

The name Eberlein in braille

How to sign the name Eberlein using Sign Language

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

The name Eberlein in sign language

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