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Definitions for Ferber
ˈfɜr bərfer·ber
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Princeton's WordNet
Ferber, Edna Ferbernoun
United States novelist; author of several popular novels (1887-1968)
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Ferber
Ferber is a surname.
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Ferber can refer to a couple of different things: 1) Richard Ferber: A prominent American pediatrician best known for his research and work in the field of children's sleep disorders. He developed the "Ferber method" or "Ferberization," a technique for solving infant sleep problems involving a system of gradually withdrawal of parental presence. 2) Edna Ferber: A Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer and play script writer. Her novels were popular during the early 20th century. 3) It can also refer to a method of progressive relaxation or sleep training for babies, often called the "Ferber Method," named after Dr. Richard Ferber. The context will determine which specific "Ferber" is being referred to.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ferber is ranked #13850 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Ferber surname appeared 2,182 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Ferber.
93.4% or 2,039 total occurrences were White.
3.1% or 69 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
1.6% or 36 total occurrences were of two or more races.
0.7% or 17 total occurrences were Black.
0.6% or 13 total occurrences were Asian.
0.3% or 8 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Ferber in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Ferber in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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