Ehrmann

Ehrmann Meaning & Origin

About Ehrmann
The surname Ehrmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ërman" meaning "honor" or "dignity." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of honor or respect within their community. Over time, the surname Ehrmann became hereditary and was passed down through generations, signifying the family's association with honor and dignity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ehrmann: 678
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,596
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ehrmann based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARMN
🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 R M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛrmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ehrmann in Braille

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

The name Ehrmann in braille

How to sign the name Ehrmann using Sign Language

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

The name Ehrmann in sign language

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