Flem

Flem Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flem: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLM
🗽 NYSIIS
FAN
🔊 Soundex
F405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/flem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flem in Braille

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

The name Flem in braille

How to sign the name Flem using Sign Language

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.

The name Flem in sign language

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