Oye

Oye Meaning & Origin

About Oye
The surname Oye is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ey," meaning "island." It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals who lived near or on an island. The name Oye is relatively common in Norway and can be found in various regions throughout the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oye: 398
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,169
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OY1
🌐 IPA
/ɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oye in Braille

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

The name Oye in braille

How to sign the name Oye using Sign Language

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

The name Oye in sign language

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