Flam

Flam Meaning & Origin

About Flam
The surname Flam is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "vlam," meaning "flame" in Dutch. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate personality. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their intense energy, enthusiasm, or even their red hair. Over time, the surname Flam has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flam: 418
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50106
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLM
🗽 NYSIIS
FAN
🔊 Soundex
F405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/flæm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flam in Braille

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

The name Flam in braille

How to sign the name Flam using Sign Language

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

The name Flam in sign language

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