Erby

Erby Meaning & Origin

About Erby
The surname Erby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Eiríkr," meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Erby. As a surname, Erby signifies a person who is descended from someone named Eiríkr, indicating a connection to the ancient Norse culture and heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Erby: 1,449
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18867
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Erby 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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ARP
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈərbi/
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('ARP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Erby in Braille

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

The name Erby in braille

How to sign the name Erby using Sign Language

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

The name Erby in sign language

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