Omeara

Omeara Meaning & Origin

About Omeara
The surname Omeara is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Meadhra, meaning "descendant of Meadhair," with Meadhair being a personal name of uncertain meaning. The name is predominantly found in County Tipperary, Ireland, and is associated with the O'Meara sept, a branch of the powerful O'Brien clan. The O'Mearas were historically prominent in the region and held positions of authority. Today, individuals with the surname Omeara can be found worldwide, particularly in countries with Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Omeara: 4,801
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,983
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.63

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Omeara based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMR
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O5060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 M IY1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌoʊˈmɑrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Omeara in Braille

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

The name Omeara in braille

How to sign the name Omeara using Sign Language

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

The name Omeara in sign language

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