Lorber

Lorber Meaning & Origin

About Lorber
The surname Lorber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lorber," meaning "laurel." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a laurel grower or a laurel wreath maker. The laurel tree has long been associated with honor and distinction, and the surname Lorber may have been given to individuals who were accomplished or held a position of importance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lorber: 974
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 R B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɔrbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lorber in Braille

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

The name Lorber in braille

How to sign the name Lorber using Sign Language

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

The name Lorber in sign language

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