Fam

Fam Meaning & Origin

About Fam
The surname Fam is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "fam" (范), which means "model" or "example." It is a relatively common surname in southern China and is often associated with individuals who are considered to be virtuous, exemplary, or role models within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fam: 392
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FM
🗽 NYSIIS
FAN
🔊 Soundex
F050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/fam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fam in Braille

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

The name Fam in braille

How to sign the name Fam using Sign Language

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

The name Fam in sign language

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