Oler

Oler Meaning & Origin

About Oler
The surname Oler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "oler," meaning "to smell" or "to sniff." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a keen sense of smell or someone who worked with scents, such as a perfumer or a tanner. Over time, the surname Oler has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oler: 1,161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,216
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oler in Braille

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

The name Oler in braille

How to sign the name Oler using Sign Language

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

The name Oler in sign language

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