Shorb

Shorb Meaning & Origin

About Shorb
The surname Shorb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schurbe," meaning "curly-haired." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone with curly hair or a profession related to curly hair, such as a barber or hairdresser. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Shorb.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shorb: 770
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,367
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 R B
🌐 IPA
/ʃɔrb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shorb in Braille

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

The name Shorb in braille

How to sign the name Shorb using Sign Language

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

The name Shorb in sign language

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