Lob

Lob Meaning & Origin

About Lob
The surname Lob is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lob," meaning "praise" or "commendation." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their praise-worthy qualities or someone who frequently praised others. The surname Lob is relatively rare and can be found mainly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lob: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LP
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/lɑb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lob in Braille

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

The name Lob in braille

How to sign the name Lob using Sign Language

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

The name Lob in sign language

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