About Orben
The surname Orben is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "orbe," meaning "orb" or "sphere." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was round or rotund in shape. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a circular feature in the landscape. The surname Orben is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany and the United States.
The surname Orben is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orben 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 Orben is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Orben in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Orben using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.