Okubo

Okubo Meaning & Origin

About Okubo
The surname Okubo is of Japanese origin and is written as "大久保" in kanji characters. The name is derived from a combination of the kanji "大" meaning "big" or "great" and "久保" meaning "long-lasting protection" or "eternal security." Therefore, the surname Okubo can be interpreted to mean "great and enduring protection" or "long-lasting security." It is a relatively common surname in Japan and is associated with various individuals and families.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Okubo: 733
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,554
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKP
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O2010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 K UW1 B OW0
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈkuboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Okubo in Braille

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

The name Okubo in braille

How to sign the name Okubo using Sign Language

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

The name Okubo in sign language

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