Obey

Obey Meaning & Origin

About Obey
The surname Obey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "obba," meaning "a point or tip of a weapon." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was skilled in handling weapons or had a sharp or pointed physical feature. The surname Obey signifies a person who was associated with weaponry or had a characteristic related to it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obey: 730
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,656
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 B EY1
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈbeɪ/
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('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obey in Braille

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

The name Obey in braille

How to sign the name Obey using Sign Language

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

The name Obey in sign language

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