Gerbers

Gerbers Meaning & Origin

About Gerbers
The surname Gerbers is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Gerber," meaning "tanner" or "leatherworker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "gerben," which means "to tan." The name was given to individuals who worked in the leather industry, specifically in the process of tanning animal hides to produce leather. Over time, the surname Gerbers became associated with families whose ancestors were involved in this trade, and it has been passed down through generations as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gerbers: 309
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,388
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPRS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G061062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 B ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/gerbers*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPRS', 'JRPRS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerbers in Braille

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

The name Gerbers in braille

How to sign the name Gerbers using Sign Language

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

The name Gerbers in sign language

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