About Ferber
The surname Ferber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vërber," meaning "dyer." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as dyers, specifically those who dyed fabrics or textiles. The name Ferber signifies the ancestral occupation of dyeing and is still found among descendants of dyers or those with ancestral ties to the profession.
The surname Ferber is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ferber 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 Ferber is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ferber in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ferber using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.