Selb

Selb Meaning & Origin

About Selb
The surname Selb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selbe," meaning "self" or "same." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered self-reliant, independent, or self-assured. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed these characteristics or to distinguish them from others with similar names. Over time, the surname Selb has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selb: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L B
🌐 IPA
/selb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selb in Braille

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

The name Selb in braille

How to sign the name Selb using Sign Language

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

The name Selb in sign language

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