Byrum

Byrum Meaning & Origin

About Byrum
The surname Byrum is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Bjǫrn," meaning "bear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Bjǫrn. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Byrum. The surname Byrum is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Byrum: 5,637
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,084
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.91

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 R AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪrəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Byrum in Braille

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

The name Byrum in braille

How to sign the name Byrum using Sign Language

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

The name Byrum in sign language

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