Ismael Oh

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ismael Oh — Spanish
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ismael Oh is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Ismael is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Ismael Balkhi, political activist from Afghanistan Ismael Blanco (born 1983), Argentine professional footballer Ismael Prego, Spanish YouTuber known as Wismichu Ismael Villegas, Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player Ramsey Khalid Ismael (born 2000), also known as Johnny Somali, an American livestreamer known for filming himself commit crimes in foreign countries The surname Oh: Oh or O is a family name in Korea. It is written using the hanja characters, 吳, 五, 伍, 吾, and 晤. According to the 2015 census in South Korea, there were 763,281 people carrying the O surname. The earliest ancestor of the Korean Oh family is believed to be Oh Eung (Korean: 오응; Hanja: 吳應) from Silla, the son of Oh Cheom known to be the Chinese royal descendant who migrated from China to Korea and married the daughter of Kim Jong-ji in Silla. 16 clans have historically emerged under the family name Oh. The largest five clans, in order, are Haeju, Dongbok, Boseong, Hamyang, and Gunwi Oh clans. Ismael is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ismael reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ismael

Spanish

Ismael Balkhi, political activist from Afghanistan Ismael Blanco (born 1983), Argentine professional footballer Ismael Prego, Spanish YouTuber known as Wismichu Ismael Villegas, Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player Ramsey Khalid Ismael (born 2000), also known as Johnny Somali, an American livestreamer known for filming himself commit crimes in foreign countries

Surname: Oh

Vietnamese

Oh or O is a family name in Korea. It is written using the hanja characters, 吳, 五, 伍, 吾, and 晤. According to the 2015 census in South Korea, there were 763,281 people carrying the O surname. The earliest ancestor of the Korean Oh family is believed to be Oh Eung (Korean: 오응; Hanja: 吳應) from Silla, the son of Oh Cheom known to be the Chinese royal descendant who migrated from China to Korea and married the daughter of Kim Jong-ji in Silla. 16 clans have historically emerged under the family name Oh. The largest five clans, in order, are Haeju, Dongbok, Boseong, Hamyang, and Gunwi Oh clans.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ismael is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ismael by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ismael Oh

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ismael Oh:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ismael?
The first name Ismael originates from Spanish. Ismael Balkhi, political activist from Afghanistan Ismael Blanco (born 1983), Argentine professional footballer Ismael Prego, Spanish YouTuber known as Wismichu Ismael Villegas, Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player Ramsey Khalid Ismael (born 2000), also known as Johnny Somali, an American livestreamer known for filming himself commit crimes in foreign countries
When was Ismael most popular?
The name Ismael reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Oh?
The surname Oh originates from Vietnamese. Oh or O is a family name in Korea. It is written using the hanja characters, 吳, 五, 伍, 吾, and 晤. According to the 2015 census in South Korea, there were 763,281 people carrying the O surname. The earliest ancestor of the Korean Oh family is believed to be Oh Eung (Korean: 오응; Hanja: 吳應) from Silla, the son of Oh Cheom known to be the Chinese royal descendant who migrated from China to Korea and married the daughter of Kim Jong-ji in Silla. 16 clans have historically emerged under the family name Oh. The largest five clans, in order, are Haeju, Dongbok, Boseong, Hamyang, and Gunwi Oh clans.
What are the origins of the name Ismael Oh?
The name Ismael Oh combines two different traditions: the first name Ismael has Spanish roots, while the surname Oh originates from Vietnamese.
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