Keib

Keib Meaning & Origin

About Keib
The surname Keib is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keibe," meaning "cask" or "barrel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone involved in the production or trade of barrels. The name may have been given to coopers, barrel makers, or individuals who worked in the wine or beer industry. Over time, the surname Keib has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keib: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keib in Braille

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

The name Keib in braille

How to sign the name Keib using Sign Language

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

The name Keib in sign language

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