Ohnmacht

Ohnmacht Meaning & Origin

About Ohnmacht
The surname Ohnmacht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ohmacht," meaning "powerlessness" or "helplessness." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as weak or lacking in strength. The name may have been given to individuals who were physically frail or had a meek or submissive personality. Over time, the surname Ohnmacht became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ohnmacht: 185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANMKT
🗽 NYSIIS
OANAC
🔊 Soundex
O050203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 N M AA2 K T
🌐 IPA
/ohnmacht*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANMKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ohnmacht in Braille

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

The name Ohnmacht in braille

How to sign the name Ohnmacht using Sign Language

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

The name Ohnmacht in sign language

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