About Alem
The surname Alem is of Ethiopian and Eritrean origin, derived from the Amharic word "alem" meaning "world" or "universe." It is a common surname in these regions and is often used as a given name as well. The name Alem signifies a connection to the broader world or universe, suggesting a sense of global or universal perspective.
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The surname Alem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alem 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 Alem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Alem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.