Thobe

Thobe Meaning & Origin

About Thobe
The surname Thobe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tobe," meaning "fool" or "jester." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a playful or humorous personality or perhaps someone who worked as a jester or entertainer. Over time, the surname Thobe has evolved and spread to different regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thobe: 527
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,303
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0P
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T010
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
TH OW1 B
🌐 IPA
/Îļoʊb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0P', 'TP')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thobe in Braille

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

The name Thobe in braille

How to sign the name Thobe using Sign Language

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

The name Thobe in sign language

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