Eby

Eby Meaning & Origin

About Eby
The surname Eby is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Eberhard, which means "strong boar" or "brave boar." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Eberhard. Over time, the name Eby has evolved and become a distinct surname, often found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eby: 6,786
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eby 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

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🔊 Soundex
E100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈibi/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eby in Braille

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

The name Eby in braille

How to sign the name Eby using Sign Language

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

The name Eby in sign language

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