Olivier

Olivier Meaning & Origin

About Olivier
The surname Olivier is of French origin and is derived from the given name Olivier, which itself comes from the Latin name Oliverius. The name Oliverius is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "oliva," meaning "olive tree." The surname Olivier is therefore associated with the olive tree and may have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with olive trees. It is a relatively common surname in French-speaking countries and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and colonization.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Olivier: 6,400
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALF
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O40106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW2 L IH1 V IY2 EY2
🌐 IPA
/ˌoʊˈlɪˌviˌeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALF', 'ALFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Olivier in Braille

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

The name Olivier in braille

How to sign the name Olivier using Sign Language

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

The name Olivier in sign language

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