Sobba

Sobba Meaning & Origin

About Sobba
The surname Sobba is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Sobbe," which is a diminutive form of the name "Sobald." The name Sobba is primarily found in the region of Westphalia in Germany. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or hasty. The name Sobba may also have Jewish origins, with some individuals adopting it as a surname during the forced surname adoption in the late 18th century.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sobba: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 B AH0
🌐 IPA
/sobba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sobba in Braille

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

The name Sobba in braille

How to sign the name Sobba using Sign Language

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

The name Sobba in sign language

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