Obright

Obright Meaning & Origin

About Obright
The surname Obright is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "obright," meaning "highly distinguished" or "noble." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was considered to be of high social status or had notable qualities. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed bright or shining characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obright: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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APRT
🗽 NYSIIS
OAG
🔊 Soundex
O160203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 B R AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/obright*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obright in Braille

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

The name Obright in braille

How to sign the name Obright using Sign Language

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

The name Obright in sign language

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