Osier

Osier Meaning & Origin

About Osier
The surname Osier is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "osier," meaning "willow." It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked with willow branches, particularly in basket weaving. The name Osier is therefore associated with the trade of basket making and signifies a person who was skilled in this craft.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Osier: 941
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 Z IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/osier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', 'ASR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Osier in Braille

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

The name Osier in braille

How to sign the name Osier using Sign Language

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

The name Osier in sign language

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