Chhom

Chhom Meaning & Origin

About Chhom
The surname Chhom is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "chhom," which means "to gather" or "to collect." It is a relatively common surname in Cambodia and is often associated with individuals who have a family history of being collectors or gatherers of resources. The surname Chhom may also be associated with qualities such as resourcefulness, diligence, and the ability to bring people together.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chhom: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AA1 M
🌐 IPA
/chhom*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chhom in Braille

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

The name Chhom in braille

How to sign the name Chhom using Sign Language

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

The name Chhom in sign language

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