Robe

Robe Meaning & Origin

About Robe
The surname Robe is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "robe," which referred to a garment worn by a person of high status or authority. As a surname, Robe likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or wore robes, or perhaps for someone who held a position of importance. It may also have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place called Robe. Overall, the surname Robe is associated with the idea of prestige, authority, or a specific location.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Robe: 497
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 B
🌐 IPA
/roʊb/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Robe in Braille

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

The name Robe in braille

How to sign the name Robe using Sign Language

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

The name Robe in sign language

Numerology