Gorbach

Gorbach Meaning & Origin

About Gorbach
The surname Gorbach is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gorbach," 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 Gorbach 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 Gorbach is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gorbach: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G061020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R B AA0 K
🌐 IPA
/gorbach*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gorbach in Braille

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

The name Gorbach in braille

How to sign the name Gorbach using Sign Language

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

The name Gorbach in sign language

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