About Ody
The surname Ody is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Ode or Odo, which itself comes from the Old English word "od," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." As a surname, Ody likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Ode or Odo. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Ody, Oddie, or Odie. Today, individuals with the surname Ody can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Ody is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ody 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 Ody is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ody in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ody using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.