Obenchain

Obenchain Meaning & Origin

About Obenchain
The surname Obenchain is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "obenchain," meaning "above the chain." It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or prominence, possibly a military officer or a person of high social status. The name may have also referred to someone who lived near or worked with chains, such as a blacksmith or a jailer. Overall, the surname Obenchain suggests a person of elevated status or occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obenchain: 499
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,285
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APNXN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O105205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 B IH0 N K AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑbɪnkaɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APNXN', 'APNKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obenchain in Braille

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

The name Obenchain in braille

How to sign the name Obenchain using Sign Language

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

The name Obenchain in sign language

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