Bahm

Bahm Meaning & Origin

About Bahm
The surname Bahm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bam," meaning "tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or was associated with a particular tree or a wooded area. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone tall or thin, resembling a tree.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bahm: 870
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27646
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/bĂŚm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bahm in Braille

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

The name Bahm in braille

How to sign the name Bahm using Sign Language

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

The name Bahm in sign language

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