Rub

Rub Meaning & Origin

About Rub
The surname Rub is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruben," meaning "to shout" or "to call out." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a loud or boisterous voice. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Rub can be found in various parts of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rub: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 B
🌐 IPA
/rəb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rub in Braille

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

The name Rub in braille

How to sign the name Rub using Sign Language

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

The name Rub in sign language

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