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- Caleb - Last Name Meaning & Origin
Caleb
- Used in: 3 countries
Origin: Koine
From Late Latin Caleb, Calebus, from Koine Greek Χάλεβ (Kháleb), from Biblical Hebrew כָּלֵב (Kālēḇ), possibly related to כֶּלֶב (keleḇ, “dog”), referring to the unconditional devotion of dogs to their masters.
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Caleb
Rank #33425
Frequency
644 people (0.24 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 41.3% Black 48.6% Asian/PI 3.73% Two+ 4.35%
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