Gebeyehu

Gebeyehu Meaning & Origin

About Gebeyehu
The surname Gebeyehu is of Ethiopian origin and is commonly found among the Amhara and Tigray ethnic groups. It is derived from the Amharic word "gebeya," which means "marketplace" or "shop." The surname Gebeyehu is often associated with individuals whose ancestors were involved in trade or commerce, suggesting a connection to business or entrepreneurial activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gebeyehu: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPH
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH2 B IY0 W EY1 HH OW0
🌐 IPA
/gebeyehu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPH', 'JPH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gebeyehu in Braille

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

The name Gebeyehu in braille

How to sign the name Gebeyehu using Sign Language

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

The name Gebeyehu in sign language

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