Oprea

Oprea Meaning & Origin

About Oprea
The surname Oprea is of Romanian origin and is derived from the given name Oprea, which is a diminutive form of the name Opre. The name Oprea is commonly found in Romania and is believed to have originated from the Romanian word "opri," meaning "to stop" or "to cease." It is likely that the surname Oprea was originally given to someone who was known for their ability to stop or prevent something, or perhaps someone who had a reputation for being steadfast or resolute.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oprea: 499
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43285
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

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APR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 P R IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/oprea*/
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('APR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oprea in Braille

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

The name Oprea in braille

How to sign the name Oprea using Sign Language

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

The name Oprea in sign language

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