Lieb

Lieb Meaning & Origin

About Lieb
The surname Lieb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "liep," meaning "dear" or "beloved." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was considered dear or beloved by their community. The name Lieb signifies affection, endearment, or fondness, and it was likely bestowed upon individuals who were well-liked or cherished by their peers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lieb: 3,207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LP
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/lib/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lieb in Braille

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

The name Lieb in braille

How to sign the name Lieb using Sign Language

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

The name Lieb in sign language

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