Ofosu

Ofosu Meaning & Origin

About Ofosu
The surname Ofosu is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "ofosu," which means "warrior" or "one who fights battles." The name signifies bravery, strength, and the ability to overcome challenges, reflecting the historical significance of warriors within Akan culture.

📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ofosu: 254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 F AH0 S UW2
🌐 IPA
/ofosu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ofosu in Braille

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

The name Ofosu in braille

How to sign the name Ofosu using Sign Language

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

The name Ofosu in sign language

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