Tobe

Tobe Meaning & Origin

About Tobe
The surname Tobe is of Japanese origin and is derived from the Japanese word "tobe," which means "flying" or "to fly." It is a relatively rare surname and is often associated with individuals or families who have a connection to aviation or a desire for freedom and independence.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tobe: 762
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OW1 B
🌐 IPA
/toʊb/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tobe in Braille

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

The name Tobe in braille

How to sign the name Tobe using Sign Language

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

The name Tobe in sign language

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