Semb

Semb Meaning & Origin

About Semb
The surname Semb is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sæmr," meaning "fitting" or "suitable." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered appropriate or well-suited for a particular task or role. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Semb can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for being fitting or suitable in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Semb: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/semb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Semb in Braille

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

The name Semb in braille

How to sign the name Semb using Sign Language

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

The name Semb in sign language

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