Keb

Keb Meaning & Origin

About Keb
The surname Keb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kebbe," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of barrels. Over time, the surname Keb may have been adopted by various families who were engaged in this profession or lived near a barrel-making workshop.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keb: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 B
🌐 IPA
/keb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keb in Braille

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

The name Keb in braille

How to sign the name Keb using Sign Language

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

The name Keb in sign language

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