Zirbes

Zirbes Meaning & Origin

About Zirbes
The surname Zirbes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zirbe," meaning "pine tree." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with or lived near pine trees. The name may have been given to foresters, woodworkers, or individuals who resided in areas with abundant pine forests.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zirbes: 475
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRPS
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z ER1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/zərbz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zirbes in Braille

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

The name Zirbes in braille

How to sign the name Zirbes using Sign Language

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

The name Zirbes in sign language

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