Oken

Oken Meaning & Origin

About Oken
The surname Oken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "oche," meaning "ox." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned oxen. The name Oken may have been given to individuals who were involved in agriculture, particularly those who worked as farmers or cattle breeders. Over time, the surname Oken has evolved and spread to different regions, becoming a relatively uncommon surname today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oken: 328
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,297
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 K EY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈkeɪən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oken in Braille

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

The name Oken in braille

How to sign the name Oken using Sign Language

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

The name Oken in sign language

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