Kelber

Kelber Meaning & Origin

About Kelber
The surname Kelber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelber," meaning "calf." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or raised calves. The name may have been given to a cattle farmer, a herdsman, or someone who had a physical resemblance to a calf. Over time, the surname Kelber has been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kelber: 294
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,126
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛlbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kelber in Braille

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

The name Kelber in braille

How to sign the name Kelber using Sign Language

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

The name Kelber in sign language

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