Eelman

Eelman Meaning & Origin

About Eelman
The surname Eelman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupation of an eel fisherman or seller. It is a descriptive surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the trade of catching or selling eels. The name Eelman is a combination of the Dutch words "eel" meaning eel, and "man" meaning man or person. Over time, this occupational surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eelman: 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 Eelman 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 Eelman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALMN
🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/eelman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eelman in Braille

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

The name Eelman in braille

How to sign the name Eelman using Sign Language

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

The name Eelman in sign language

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