Oursler

Oursler Meaning & Origin

About Oursler
The surname Oursler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ursel," meaning "little bear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a bear, such as strength or fierceness. Over time, the surname Oursler has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oursler: 501
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,151
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O062406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AW1 S T R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/oursler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oursler in Braille

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

The name Oursler in braille

How to sign the name Oursler using Sign Language

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

The name Oursler in sign language

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