Karber

Karber Meaning & Origin

About Karber
The surname Karber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kar," meaning "cart" or "wagon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with or owned a cart or wagon. The name Karber may have been given to individuals who were carters, teamsters, or wagon makers. Over time, the surname has evolved and spread to different regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karber: 469
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,569
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karber in Braille

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

The name Karber in braille

How to sign the name Karber using Sign Language

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

The name Karber in sign language

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