Slabaugh

Slabaugh Meaning & Origin

About Slabaugh
The surname Slabaugh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "slap" meaning "slack" or "loose" and "buh" meaning "bend" or "curve." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their loose or flexible nature. Over time, individuals with the surname Slabaugh may have been involved in various occupations or activities related to bending or curving, such as blacksmithing or carpentry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Slabaugh: 2,997
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.02

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slabaugh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S401020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L AE1 B AO0
🌐 IPA
/sˈlæbɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLP', 'XLP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slabaugh in Braille

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

The name Slabaugh in braille

How to sign the name Slabaugh using Sign Language

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

The name Slabaugh in sign language

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