Skibbe

Skibbe Meaning & Origin

About Skibbe
The surname Skibbe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schibe," meaning "thin" or "slender." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was thin or slender in appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Skibbe may have had ancestors who were known for their slender physique.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skibbe: 361
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,588
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K IH1 B
🌐 IPA
/skɪb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skibbe in Braille

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

The name Skibbe in braille

How to sign the name Skibbe using Sign Language

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

The name Skibbe in sign language

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