Sorber

Sorber Meaning & Origin

About Sorber
The surname Sorber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sorben," meaning "to sip" or "to drink slowly." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a bartender or a person who served drinks in a slow and measured manner. The name may also have been given to someone who had a reputation for being a moderate drinker.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sorber: 883
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27354
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 R B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɔrbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sorber in Braille

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

The name Sorber in braille

How to sign the name Sorber using Sign Language

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

The name Sorber in sign language

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