Oats
Oats Meaning & Origin
About Oats
The surname Oats is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "āt," meaning "oat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either grew or sold oats or perhaps had a physical characteristic resembling oats. The surname Oats is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Oats is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Oats: 1,230
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 21307
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.42
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oats 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 Oats is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Oats in Braille
Here's how to represent Oats in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Oats using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Oats using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
