Chisolm

Chisolm Meaning & Origin

About Chisolm
The surname Chisolm is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "caol" meaning "narrow" and "seam" meaning "a narrow place." It is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a narrow passage or strait. The name Chisolm signifies a geographical feature and is often associated with individuals who resided in or near such areas.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chisolm: 4,435
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.5

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XSLM
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CAN
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C02045
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IH1 S OW0 M
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงษชsoสŠm/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XSLM', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chisolm in Braille

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

The name Chisolm in braille

How to sign the name Chisolm using Sign Language

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

The name Chisolm in sign language

Numerology