Oppe

Oppe Meaning & Origin

About Oppe
The surname Oppe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "oppe," meaning "above" or "over." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived on higher ground or above a particular landmark. The name Oppe may also have been used as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or superiority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oppe: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AP
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 P
🌐 IPA
/oppe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oppe in Braille

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

The name Oppe in braille

How to sign the name Oppe using Sign Language

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

The name Oppe in sign language

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