Ohm

Ohm Meaning & Origin

About Ohm
The surname Ohm is of German origin and is derived from the Old German word "ohm," meaning "uncle." It was originally used as a term of respect for an older male relative or a family friend. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is now found predominantly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ohm: 1,894
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ohm in Braille

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

The name Ohm in braille

How to sign the name Ohm using Sign Language

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

The name Ohm in sign language

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