Zorb

Zorb Meaning & Origin

About Zorb
The surname Zorb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zorbe," meaning "basket" or "wickerwork." It is likely an occupational surname, originally given to someone who made or worked with baskets. Over time, individuals with the surname Zorb may have adopted it as a hereditary family name, passing it down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zorb: 100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 160,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRP
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AO1 R B
🌐 IPA
/zorb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zorb in Braille

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

The name Zorb in braille

How to sign the name Zorb using Sign Language

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

The name Zorb in sign language

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