Bam

Bam Meaning & Origin

About Bam
The surname Bam is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a variant of the surname Bann, derived from the Old English word "bann," meaning proclamation or announcement. Alternatively, it could be a locational surname derived from places named Bam in England, such as Bamford or Bampton. Another possibility is that it is a variant of the surname Balm, derived from the Old English word "bælm," meaning balm or healing ointment. Ultimately, the specific meaning of the surname Bam would depend on its historical usage and the individual family's origin and history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bam: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bam in Braille

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

The name Bam in braille

How to sign the name Bam using Sign Language

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

The name Bam in sign language

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