Errthum

Errthum Meaning & Origin

About Errthum
The surname Errthum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eretum," meaning "honor" or "dignity." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered honorable or respected within their community. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Errthum can trace their ancestry back to German-speaking regions and may still carry the connotation of honor and dignity associated with their name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Errthum: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Errthum 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
AR0M
🗽 NYSIIS
EAN
🔊 Soundex
E6305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 TH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/errthum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AR0M', 'ARTM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Errthum in Braille

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

The name Errthum in braille

How to sign the name Errthum using Sign Language

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

The name Errthum in sign language

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