Shub

Shub Meaning & Origin

About Shub
The surname Shub is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "shub," meaning "to return" or "to repent." It is often associated with the biblical concept of repentance and turning back to God. The name may have been given to individuals who were seen as having repented or returned to their faith.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shub: 269
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,332
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 B
🌐 IPA
/shub*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shub in Braille

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

The name Shub in braille

How to sign the name Shub using Sign Language

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

The name Shub in sign language

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