Sober

Sober Meaning & Origin

About Sober
The surname Sober is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sobe," meaning "sober" or "temperate." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was known for their sobriety or moderation in behavior, particularly in relation to alcohol consumption. Over time, the name Sober became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sober: 1,108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,065
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsoʊbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sober in Braille

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

The name Sober in braille

How to sign the name Sober using Sign Language

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

The name Sober in sign language

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