Odell

Odell Meaning & Origin

About Odell
The surname Odell is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Oda" or "Odo," which means "wealth" or "prosperity." The second element of the name, "dell," refers to a valley or dale. Therefore, Odell can be interpreted as "wealthy valley" or "prosperous dale." The name likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived in or near a place named Odell.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Odell: 31,349
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,117
  • Frequency per 100k people: 10.63

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Odell 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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🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 D EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈdɛl/
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('ATL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Odell in Braille

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

The name Odell in braille

How to sign the name Odell using Sign Language

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

The name Odell in sign language

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