Haber

Haber Meaning & Origin

About Haber
The surname Haber is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "haben," meaning "to have" or "to possess." As a surname, Haber could have been a nickname for someone who was wealthy or owned property. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a tenant farmer or a steward. Additionally, Haber could have originated as a Jewish surname, derived from the Hebrew word "chaver," meaning "friend" or "companion." In this context, it could have been a surname given to someone who was sociable or had many friends.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Haber: 5,258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.78

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈheΙͺbΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haber in Braille

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

The name Haber in braille

How to sign the name Haber using Sign Language

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

The name Haber in sign language

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