Reb

Reb Meaning & Origin

About Reb
The surname Reb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rebe," meaning "vine" or "grapevine." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked in a vineyard or was involved in the cultivation of grapes. The name Reb may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a vine-like or slender physique. Overall, the surname Reb is associated with the viticulture industry and has roots in the agricultural history of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reb: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 B
🌐 IPA
/reb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reb in Braille

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

The name Reb in braille

How to sign the name Reb using Sign Language

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

The name Reb in sign language

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