Osterhaus

Osterhaus Meaning & Origin

About Osterhaus
The surname Osterhaus is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "Oster," meaning "Easter," and "Haus," meaning "house." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely resided near or owned a house associated with Easter, such as a house where Easter celebrations or traditions took place. The surname Osterhaus may have originated as a topographic name for someone living near a house or estate with an Easter-related significance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Osterhaus: 723
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,906
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Osterhaus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O230602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S T ER0 HH AW0 S
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ‘stΙ™rhaʊs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Osterhaus in Braille

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

The name Osterhaus in braille

How to sign the name Osterhaus using Sign Language

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

The name Osterhaus in sign language

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