About Flem
The surname Flem is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fleam," meaning a surgical instrument used for bloodletting. It is believed that the surname Flem was originally a nickname given to someone who was either a surgeon or had a connection to the medical profession. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Flem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flem 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 Flem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Flem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Flem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.