Leber

Leber Meaning & Origin

About Leber
The surname Leber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leber," meaning "liver." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a ruddy complexion or a reference to a person involved in the trade of liver or liver products. The surname Leber may also have Jewish origins, with variations such as Lieber or Leibowitz, and could be derived from the Hebrew name "Levi," meaning "joined" or "attached."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leber: 2,865
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.97

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlibΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leber in Braille

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

The name Leber in braille

How to sign the name Leber using Sign Language

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

The name Leber in sign language

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