Chim

Chim Meaning & Origin

About Chim
The surname Chim is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "qin," which means "to advance" or "to progress." It is a relatively common surname in China and is associated with qualities such as ambition, determination, and a desire for personal growth and development.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chim: 882
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,376
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/chim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chim in Braille

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

The name Chim in braille

How to sign the name Chim using Sign Language

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

The name Chim in sign language

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