Selbe

Selbe Meaning & Origin

About Selbe
The surname Selbe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selbe," meaning "self." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was self-reliant or independent. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed qualities of self-sufficiency or autonomy, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selbe: 431
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L B
🌐 IPA
/sɛlb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selbe in Braille

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

The name Selbe in braille

How to sign the name Selbe using Sign Language

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

The name Selbe in sign language

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