Shaber

Shaber Meaning & Origin

About Shaber
The surname Shaber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaber," meaning "scraping" or "shaving." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who worked as a barber or a shaver. Over time, the surname Shaber may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their skill in scraping or shaving materials, such as wood or metal.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shaber: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃeɪbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shaber in Braille

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

The name Shaber in braille

How to sign the name Shaber using Sign Language

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

The name Shaber in sign language

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