Omer

Omer Meaning & Origin

About Omer
The surname Omer is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Omer," which means "sheaf" or "bundle of grain." In Jewish tradition, the Omer is a period of counting between Passover and Shavuot, during which the first sheaf of barley is offered in the Temple. The surname Omer may also have Arabic origins, where it is derived from the name "Umar," meaning "life" or "long-lived." Overall, the surname Omer is associated with agricultural symbolism and longevity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Omer: 2,063
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14474
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Omer 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

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AMR
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OANA
🔊 Soundex
O506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊmər/
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('AMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Omer in Braille

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

The name Omer in braille

How to sign the name Omer using Sign Language

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

The name Omer in sign language

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