Selbert

Selbert Meaning & Origin

About Selbert
The surname Selbert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selbe," meaning "self" or "same," and the suffix "-ert," denoting a profession or occupation. Therefore, the surname Selbert is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who was a self-employed or independent worker. It may have been used to denote a person who worked for themselves rather than being employed by someone else.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selbert: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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SLPRT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S041063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L B ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/selbert*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selbert in Braille

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

The name Selbert in braille

How to sign the name Selbert using Sign Language

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

The name Selbert in sign language

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