Algrim

Algrim Meaning & Origin

About Algrim
The surname Algrim is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Algrímr," which combines the elements "al," meaning "all" or "entire," and "grímr," meaning "mask" or "helmet." As a surname, Algrim likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Algrímr. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were known for their strength, bravery, or protective nature, symbolized by the helmet or mask. Today, the surname Algrim is relatively rare and can be found among individuals of Germanic or Scandinavian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Algrim: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Algrim based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKRM
🗽 NYSIIS
AN
🔊 Soundex
A42605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L G R IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/algrim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Algrim in Braille

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

The name Algrim in braille

How to sign the name Algrim using Sign Language

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

The name Algrim in sign language

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