Sobolev

Sobolev Meaning & Origin

About Sobolev
The surname Sobolev is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "sobol," which means "sable" in English. Sable is a small mammal known for its valuable fur, and the surname Sobolev likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with sable fur or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as being agile or having a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Sobolev became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sobolev: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPLF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 B OW0 L V AH0
🌐 IPA
/sobolev*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S141

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sobolev in Braille

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

The name Sobolev in braille

How to sign the name Sobolev using Sign Language

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

The name Sobolev in sign language

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