October

October Meaning & Origin

About October
The surname October is derived from the month name "October," which is the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar. It is believed to have originated as a given name for individuals born or baptized in October. As a surname, October may have been adopted by families whose ancestors had a significant event or connection to the month of October. The name can also be associated with qualities or characteristics associated with the autumn season, such as change, harvest, or tranquility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name October: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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AKTPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O230106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 K T OW1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/Ι‘kˈtoʊbΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O231

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name October in Braille

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

The name October in braille

How to sign the name October using Sign Language

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

The name October in sign language

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