Obitz

Obitz Meaning & Origin

About Obitz
The surname Obitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "obitz," meaning "obedient" or "dutiful." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was known for being obedient or compliant. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obitz: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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APTS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 B IH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/obitz*/
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('APTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obitz in Braille

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

The name Obitz in braille

How to sign the name Obitz using Sign Language

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

The name Obitz in sign language

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