Zeeb

Zeeb Meaning & Origin

About Zeeb
The surname Zeeb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zebe," meaning "goat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned goats. The name may have been given to individuals who were goat herders or had characteristics associated with goats, such as agility or stubbornness. Over time, the surname Zeeb became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeeb: 690
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zeeb 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
SP
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/zib/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeeb in Braille

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

The name Zeeb in braille

How to sign the name Zeeb using Sign Language

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

The name Zeeb in sign language

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