Otomo

Otomo Meaning & Origin

About Otomo
The surname Otomo is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "oto" meaning "sound" or "noise" and "mo" meaning "protect" or "guard." Therefore, the surname Otomo can be understood to mean "one who protects or guards with sound" or "sound protector." It is worth noting that surnames in Japan often have various interpretations and can differ depending on the region or family lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Otomo: 147
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATM
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O3050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 T OW1 M OW0
🌐 IPA
/otomo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Otomo in Braille

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

The name Otomo in braille

How to sign the name Otomo using Sign Language

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

The name Otomo in sign language

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