Osga

Osga Meaning & Origin

About Osga
The surname Osga is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "osga," which means "gecko" in Portuguese. Geckos are small lizards known for their ability to climb walls and ceilings. The surname Osga likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics or behaviors similar to a gecko, such as agility, adaptability, or perhaps even a physical resemblance. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Osga: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S G AH0
🌐 IPA
/osga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Osga in Braille

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

The name Osga in braille

How to sign the name Osga using Sign Language

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

The name Osga in sign language

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