Odden

Odden Meaning & Origin

About Odden
The surname Odden is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "oddi," meaning "point" or "headland." It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals who lived near or on a headland or a point of land that juts out into the sea. The name Odden is relatively common in Norway and can be found in various regions of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Odden: 804
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Odden in Braille

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

The name Odden in braille

How to sign the name Odden using Sign Language

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

The name Odden in sign language

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