Zerbey

Zerbey Meaning & Origin

About Zerbey
The surname Zerbey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zerbe," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a spear or who made spears. The name may have been given to soldiers or warriors who were known for their proficiency with this weapon. Over time, the surname Zerbey has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zerbey: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zerbey 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
SRP
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z ER1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/zerbey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zerbey in Braille

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

The name Zerbey in braille

How to sign the name Zerbey using Sign Language

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

The name Zerbey in sign language

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