Thurber

Thurber Meaning & Origin

About Thurber
The surname Thurber is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Thorbiorn," which combines the elements "Thor," referring to the Norse god of thunder, and "biorn," meaning "bear." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Thurber. As a surname, Thurber typically denotes a person of Norse or Scandinavian descent, with the name's meaning symbolizing strength and power associated with the bear and the god Thor.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thurber: 4,232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0RPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T06106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH ER1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΞΈΙ™rbΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0RPR', 'TRPR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thurber in Braille

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

The name Thurber in braille

How to sign the name Thurber using Sign Language

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

The name Thurber in sign language

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