Amoo

Amoo Meaning & Origin

About Amoo
The surname Amoo is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "amΓΊ" which means "to know" or "to understand." The surname Amoo is often associated with individuals who are knowledgeable, wise, or possess a deep understanding of various subjects. It may also be used as a given name in some cases.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Amoo: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
ANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
A500
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 M UW1
🌐 IPA
/amoo*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amoo in Braille

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

The name Amoo in braille

How to sign the name Amoo using Sign Language

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

The name Amoo in sign language

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