About Oss
The surname Oss is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "os," meaning "ox" in English. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned oxen. The name Oss may have been given to individuals who were involved in agriculture, such as farmers or cattle breeders. Over time, the surname Oss has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
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The surname Oss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oss 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 Oss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.