Prieb

Prieb Meaning & Origin

About Prieb
The surname Prieb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "priebe," meaning "prudent" or "wise." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their wisdom or prudence. Over time, individuals with the surname Prieb may have passed down this name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prieb: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRP
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/prieb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prieb in Braille

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

The name Prieb in braille

How to sign the name Prieb using Sign Language

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

The name Prieb in sign language

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