Oakman

Oakman Meaning & Origin

About Oakman
The surname Oakman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ac," meaning "oak tree," and "mann," meaning "man." Therefore, the surname Oakman is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with oak trees. It could also have been a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy nature, symbolizing the strength and durability associated with oak trees.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oakman: 1,130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,689
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKMN
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 K M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊkmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oakman in Braille

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

The name Oakman in braille

How to sign the name Oakman using Sign Language

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

The name Oakman in sign language

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