Calmus

Calmus Meaning & Origin

About Calmus
The surname Calmus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kalme," meaning "calm" or "serene." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed a calm and composed demeanor or had a tranquil nature. The surname Calmus likely developed as a way to identify and distinguish individuals within a community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Calmus: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C04502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 M AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/calmus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calmus in Braille

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

The name Calmus in braille

How to sign the name Calmus using Sign Language

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

The name Calmus in sign language

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