About Erbs
The surname Erbs 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 Erbs signifies a familial connection to inheritance and suggests a person's ancestral ties to wealth or prosperity.
The surname Erbs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Erbs 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 Erbs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Erbs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Erbs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.