Jarboe

Jarboe Meaning & Origin

About Jarboe
The surname Jarboe is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "jarbeau," meaning "reed" or "rush." It is believed to have been a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived or worked near a marshy area or was involved in the harvesting or processing of reeds. The surname Jarboe is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of Kentucky.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jarboe: 2,822
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,200
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.96

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRP
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1 R B OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɑrˌboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRP', 'ARP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jarboe in Braille

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

The name Jarboe in braille

How to sign the name Jarboe using Sign Language

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

The name Jarboe in sign language

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