Ota
Ota Meaning & Origin
About Ota
The surname Ota is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. One common interpretation is that it means "big rice paddy" or "big field," derived from the kanji characters "o" (big) and "ta" (rice paddy or field). Another possible meaning is "tailor," derived from the kanji characters "o" (tailor) and "ta" (person). The exact meaning of the surname Ota can vary depending on the specific kanji characters used and the family's ancestral history.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Ota is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Ota: 1,984
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 14,920
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.67
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ota 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 Ota is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Ota in Braille
Here's how to represent Ota in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Ota using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Ota using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
