Vrba

Vrba Meaning & Origin

About Vrba
The surname Vrba is of Czech and Slovak origin and is derived from the word "vrba," which means "willow tree" in both languages. The name likely originated as a topographic or occupational surname for someone who lived near or worked with willow trees. The willow tree is known for its flexibility and resilience, and the surname Vrba may also symbolize these qualities in the individuals who bear it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vrba: 634
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,489
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vrba based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRP
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V ER1 B AA1
🌐 IPA
/ˈvərˈbɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vrba in Braille

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

The name Vrba in braille

How to sign the name Vrba using Sign Language

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

The name Vrba in sign language

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