Zerby

Zerby Meaning & Origin

About Zerby
The surname Zerby 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 using a spear or possibly a spear maker. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in military or hunting activities. Over time, the surname Zerby has evolved and spread to different regions, particularly in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zerby: 807
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,309
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zerby 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 IH1 R B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɪrbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zerby in Braille

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

The name Zerby in braille

How to sign the name Zerby using Sign Language

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

The name Zerby in sign language

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