Glaab

Glaab Meaning & Origin

About Glaab
The surname Glaab is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gloup" or "gloupf," meaning "to gulp" or "to swallow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a hearty or voracious appetite. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Glaab are likely to have ancestors who were known for their hearty eating habits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glaab: 432
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,800
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glaab based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/glɑb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glaab in Braille

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

The name Glaab in braille

How to sign the name Glaab using Sign Language

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

The name Glaab in sign language

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