Sherbert

Sherbert Meaning & Origin

About Sherbert
The surname Sherbert is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sherbert," which referred to a type of sweet, flavored powder. It is believed that the surname was originally given as a nickname to someone who made or sold sherbet or had a sweet tooth. Over time, the name Sherbert became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sherbert: 987
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

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XRPRT
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S061063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 B ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃərbərt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sherbert in Braille

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

The name Sherbert in braille

How to sign the name Sherbert using Sign Language

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

The name Sherbert in sign language

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