Seib

Seib Meaning & Origin

About Seib
The surname Seib is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "seib," meaning "sieve" or "strainer." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used sieves. The name Seib may have been initially given to individuals who worked as sieve makers or had a connection to the trade. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Seib: 1,236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/sib/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Seib in Braille

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

The name Seib in braille

How to sign the name Seib using Sign Language

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

The name Seib in sign language

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