About Erb
The surname Erb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "erbe," meaning "heir" or "inheritance." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was an heir or had inherited a significant amount of property or wealth. The name Erb may have also been given to someone who worked as a steward or manager of an estate. Over time, the surname Erb has spread to various countries, particularly the United States, where it is still found today.
The surname Erb is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Erb 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 Erb is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Erb in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Erb using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.