Fiber

Fiber Meaning & Origin

About Fiber
The surname Fiber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "viber," meaning "fever." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a fever or was prone to fevers. Over time, the surname Fiber may have been adopted by families whose ancestors were known for their susceptibility to fevers or had occupations related to treating fevers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fiber: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fiber 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 Fiber is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FPR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfaɪbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fiber in Braille

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

The name Fiber in braille

How to sign the name Fiber using Sign Language

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

The name Fiber in sign language

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