Raub

Raub Meaning & Origin

About Raub
The surname Raub is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "raube," meaning "robbery" or "plunder." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in acts of robbery or theft. Over time, the surname Raub may have been adopted by families who were not necessarily involved in criminal activities, but rather acquired the name due to their association with the word's meaning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raub: 1,765
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AO1 B
🌐 IPA
/rɔb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raub in Braille

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

The name Raub in braille

How to sign the name Raub using Sign Language

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

The name Raub in sign language

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