Embree

Embree Meaning & Origin

About Embree
The surname Embree is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "embry," meaning "a person who lived near a boundary or border." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near a boundary or border, or perhaps worked as a border guard. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, resulting in variations such as Embrey or Embry.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Embree: 2,338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13109
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.79

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AMPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
E5160
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 M B R IY1
🌐 IPA
/Ιͺmˈbri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Embree in Braille

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

The name Embree in braille

How to sign the name Embree using Sign Language

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

The name Embree in sign language

Numerology