Oppermann

Oppermann Meaning & Origin

About Oppermann
The surname Oppermann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ober," meaning "upper" or "above," and "mann," meaning "man." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived or worked in an elevated or upper position, such as a hill or high ground. Over time, the name Oppermann became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oppermann: 727
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oppermann in Braille

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

The name Oppermann in braille

How to sign the name Oppermann using Sign Language

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

The name Oppermann in sign language

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