Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈwɛb/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Occupational name meaning "weaver", from Old English webba, a derivative of wefan "to weave". Related NamesDetails RootwefanVariantsWeaver, WebsterOther Languages & CulturesWeber, Weeber(German) Categories bandleaders, bluegrass musicians, clothing, drummers, Harlem Renaissance, NBA players, rugby union All Blacks, weaving