Libbey

Libbey Meaning & Origin

About Libbey
The surname Libbey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Libbe," a diminutive form of "Liber," which means "free" in Latin. The name Libbey likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered free-spirited or independent. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Libbey: 1,196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,750
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LP
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Libbey in Braille

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

The name Libbey in braille

How to sign the name Libbey using Sign Language

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

The name Libbey in sign language

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