Prebe

Prebe Meaning & Origin

About Prebe
The surname Prebe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prebe," meaning "preacher" or "minister." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held a religious role or were associated with the clergy. The name may have originally been used as a title or nickname for someone who was involved in preaching or teaching religious doctrines. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prebe: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRP
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/prib/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prebe in Braille

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

The name Prebe in braille

How to sign the name Prebe using Sign Language

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

The name Prebe in sign language

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