Ferm

Ferm Meaning & Origin

About Ferm
The surname Ferm is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "fjǫrmr," meaning "life" or "vigor." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who possessed vitality or energy. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Ferm can be found primarily in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ferm: 366
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,962
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRM
🗽 NYSIIS
FAN
🔊 Soundex
F065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 M
🌐 IPA
/fərm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ferm in Braille

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

The name Ferm in braille

How to sign the name Ferm using Sign Language

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

The name Ferm in sign language

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