Kebe

Kebe Meaning & Origin

About Kebe
The surname Kebe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kebe," meaning "cask" or "barrel." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the making or selling of barrels. Over time, the surname Kebe may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a prominent barrel maker or had some association with the trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kebe: 437
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/kebe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kebe in Braille

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

The name Kebe in braille

How to sign the name Kebe using Sign Language

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

The name Kebe in sign language

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