Firmin

Firmin Meaning & Origin

About Firmin
The surname Firmin is of French origin and is derived from the Latin word "firminus," meaning "firm" or "steadfast." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed strong and unwavering qualities. The name Firmin may also have been given to individuals who were known for their reliability, constancy, or resolute nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Firmin: 862
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 M IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfərmɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Firmin in Braille

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

The name Firmin in braille

How to sign the name Firmin using Sign Language

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

The name Firmin in sign language

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