Oby

Oby Meaning & Origin

About Oby
The surname Oby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Aubin" or "Albin," which means "elf" or "bright." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Aubin or Albin. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Oby. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Oby is associated with the concept of elves or brightness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oby: 275
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oby based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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AP
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/oby*/
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('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oby in Braille

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

The name Oby in braille

How to sign the name Oby using Sign Language

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

The name Oby in sign language

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