Osei

Osei Meaning & Origin

About Osei
The surname Osei is of Akan origin and is commonly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "osei" which means "noble" or "nobleman." The name is often given to individuals who are considered to be of high social status or have achieved notable accomplishments within their community. The surname Osei reflects the importance of social hierarchy and prestige within Akan culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Osei: 1,868
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 Z EY1
🌐 IPA
/osei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Osei in Braille

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

The name Osei in braille

How to sign the name Osei using Sign Language

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

The name Osei in sign language

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