About Gerber
The surname Gerber is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "gerber," meaning "tanner" or "leatherworker." It was originally given to individuals who worked in the trade of preparing and treating animal hides to produce leather. The name Gerber is common among German-speaking populations and has variations in spelling across different regions.
The surname Gerber is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gerber 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 Gerber is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gerber in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gerber using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.