Opperman

Opperman Meaning & Origin

About Opperman
The surname Opperman is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Obermann," meaning "upper man" or "chief." It was typically used to denote someone who held a position of authority or leadership within a community or organization. The name Opperman may have been given to individuals who were responsible for overseeing or managing the affairs of a particular area or group. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Opperman, and it is now a relatively common surname in Germany and South Africa.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Opperman: 2,631
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11899
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.89

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

Pronunciation

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APRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O106505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 P ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑpərmən/
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('APRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Opperman in Braille

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

The name Opperman in braille

How to sign the name Opperman using Sign Language

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

The name Opperman in sign language

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