Elam

Elam Meaning & Origin

About Elam
The surname Elam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ælmes" or "ælmesse," meaning "alms" or "charity." It was likely originally a nickname given to someone who was known for their charitable acts or someone who worked in a charitable institution. Over time, the surname Elam became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elam: 14,138
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,556
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.79

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
EAN
🔊 Soundex
E405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elam in Braille

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

The name Elam in braille

How to sign the name Elam using Sign Language

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

The name Elam in sign language

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