Faerber

Faerber Meaning & Origin

About Faerber
The surname Faerber is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a dyer or fabric maker. It is derived from the Middle High German word "verweber," meaning "dyer." The name was given to individuals who were involved in the dyeing and coloring of fabrics, indicating their profession. Over time, the surname Faerber became a hereditary family name passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to the occupation of dyeing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Faerber: 719
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faerber 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

📇 Metaphone
FRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛrbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faerber in Braille

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

The name Faerber in braille

How to sign the name Faerber using Sign Language

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

The name Faerber in sign language

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