About Eiben
The surname Eiben is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eibe," meaning "yew tree." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked with yew trees. The yew tree was highly valued in medieval times for its wood, which was used to make longbows. Thus, the surname Eiben may have been given to individuals who were skilled bowyers or had some association with the yew tree.
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The surname Eiben is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eiben based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Eiben in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Eiben using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.