Oso

Oso Meaning & Origin

About Oso
The surname Oso is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "oso," which means "bear" in Spanish. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had bear-like qualities or characteristics, such as strength or fierceness. The surname Oso is relatively rare and is primarily found in Spanish-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oso: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 S OW0
🌐 IPA
/oso*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oso in Braille

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

The name Oso in braille

How to sign the name Oso using Sign Language

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

The name Oso in sign language

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