Ocanas

Ocanas Meaning & Origin

About Ocanas
The surname Ocanas is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "ocana," which refers to a type of small boat or canoe used in ancient times. As a surname, Ocanas likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with or worked with these small boats. It may have been given to individuals who were skilled boatmen or lived near bodies of water where these canoes were commonly used. Over time, the surname Ocanas has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ocanas: 1,207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,609
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ocanas 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

📇 Metaphone
AKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O20502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 K AE1 N AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈkænəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ocanas in Braille

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

The name Ocanas in braille

How to sign the name Ocanas using Sign Language

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

The name Ocanas in sign language

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