Oram

Oram Meaning & Origin

About Oram
The surname Oram is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Orme," meaning "serpent" or "dragon." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a snake-like or fierce nature. Over time, the name evolved into Oram and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Oram can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oram: 1,815
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,995
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARM
🗽 NYSIIS
OAN
🔊 Soundex
O605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 R AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔrəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oram in Braille

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

The name Oram in braille

How to sign the name Oram using Sign Language

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

The name Oram in sign language

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