Roeber

Roeber Meaning & Origin

About Roeber
The surname Roeber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "röber," meaning "robber" or "thief." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in theft or robbery. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who were not necessarily engaged in criminal activities, but rather inherited the name from an ancestor who was known for such actions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roeber: 848
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roeber based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈroʊbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roeber in Braille

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

The name Roeber in braille

How to sign the name Roeber using Sign Language

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

The name Roeber in sign language

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