Rabe

Rabe Meaning & Origin

About Rabe
The surname Rabe is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "rabe," meaning "raven," and could have been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with ravens, such as a raven's nest or a raven's rock. The surname Rabe may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew name "Rav," meaning "rabbi" or "teacher." Overall, the surname Rabe is associated with the characteristics of the raven or has Jewish origins related to religious leadership.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rabe: 4,472
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7450
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.52

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 B
🌐 IPA
/reΙͺb/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rabe in Braille

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

The name Rabe in braille

How to sign the name Rabe using Sign Language

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

The name Rabe in sign language

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