Ohnheiser

Ohnheiser Meaning & Origin

About Ohnheiser
The surname Ohnheiser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ohnheiser," meaning "without a house." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was homeless or without a permanent dwelling. Over time, individuals with this surname may have settled down and acquired a house, but the name continued to be passed down through generations. Today, Ohnheiser is a relatively rare surname and is primarily found in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ohnheiser: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ohnheiser 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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ANSR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O050206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 N HH AY2 Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ohnheiser*/
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('ANSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ohnheiser in Braille

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

The name Ohnheiser in braille

How to sign the name Ohnheiser using Sign Language

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

The name Ohnheiser in sign language

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