Gamber

Gamber Meaning & Origin

About Gamber
The surname Gamber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gamber," meaning "a person who walks with a limp" or "a cripple." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a physical disability or walked with a distinctive gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gamber: 1,503
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,423
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G05106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæmbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gamber in Braille

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

The name Gamber in braille

How to sign the name Gamber using Sign Language

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

The name Gamber in sign language

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