Geib

Geib Meaning & Origin

About Geib
The surname Geib is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geibe," meaning "vulture." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had vulture-like characteristics or behavior, such as having a sharp nose or being associated with the bird in some way. Over time, the surname Geib became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geib: 2,915
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,919
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 B
🌐 IPA
/gaɪb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', 'JP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geib in Braille

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

The name Geib in braille

How to sign the name Geib using Sign Language

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

The name Geib in sign language

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