Surber

Surber Meaning & Origin

About Surber
The surname Surber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sur" meaning "sour" or "acidic" and the suffix "-ber" denoting a person or place. Therefore, the surname Surber is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with sour or acidic substances, such as a vinegar maker or a sourdough bread baker. Over time, the surname Surber has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Surber: 4,037
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S ER1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsərbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Surber in Braille

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

The name Surber in braille

How to sign the name Surber using Sign Language

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

The name Surber in sign language

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