Webber

Webber Meaning & Origin

About Webber
The surname Webber is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a weaver. It is derived from the Middle English word "webbe," meaning "weaver." The name was given to individuals who were involved in the weaving trade, creating fabric by interlacing threads. Over time, the surname Webber became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, signifying a family's ancestral connection to the weaving profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Webber: 26,405
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.95

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɛbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APR', 'FPR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Webber in Braille

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

The name Webber in braille

How to sign the name Webber using Sign Language

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

The name Webber in sign language

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