Gobber

Gobber Meaning & Origin

About Gobber
The surname Gobber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gobber," meaning "hunchback." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone with a hunched or stooped posture. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gobber can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gobber: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/gobber*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gobber in Braille

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

The name Gobber in braille

How to sign the name Gobber using Sign Language

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

The name Gobber in sign language

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