Oehme

Oehme Meaning & Origin

About Oehme
The surname Oehme is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "oeme," meaning "uncle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered to be like an uncle, either due to their age or their role within the family. Over time, the surname Oehme became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oehme: 326
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,585
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AM
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 M
🌐 IPA
/oʊm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oehme in Braille

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

The name Oehme in braille

How to sign the name Oehme using Sign Language

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

The name Oehme in sign language

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