Gahm

Gahm Meaning & Origin

About Gahm
The surname Gahm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gāme," meaning "game" or "play." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in games or entertainment, such as a gamekeeper or a performer. Over time, the surname Gahm may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was playful or enjoyed participating in games.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gahm: 527
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41303
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/gæm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gahm in Braille

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

The name Gahm in braille

How to sign the name Gahm using Sign Language

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

The name Gahm in sign language

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