Zarb

Zarb Meaning & Origin

About Zarb
The surname Zarb is of Maltese origin and is derived from the Arabic word "zarb" which means "strike" or "hit." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, indicating their skill in striking or hitting metal to shape it. The surname Zarb is relatively common in Malta and is often associated with individuals who have a heritage rooted in the Maltese islands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zarb: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRP
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA1 R B
🌐 IPA
/zɑrb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zarb in Braille

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

The name Zarb in braille

How to sign the name Zarb using Sign Language

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

The name Zarb in sign language

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