Kärber

Kärber is a surname of German origin. The form with an umlaut is typical of names found in the German-speaking world, and transliterations such as Kaerber are common where umlauts are not used.

The precise etymology of Kärber is not clearly documented in standard references. In German onomastics, surnames with similar forms often originate from occupations, place names, or nicknames, but no authoritative source confirms a specific origin for Kärber.

Today, Kärber is most commonly found in Germany and Austria, with smaller populations in neighboring countries and among the German-speaking diaspora elsewhere.

There are no widely cited notable individuals with the surname Kärber in major reference works, and the name remains relatively uncommon.