Galm

Galm Meaning & Origin

About Galm
The surname Galm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "galm," meaning "roar" or "howl." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a loud or boisterous voice. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place with a roaring or rushing sound, such as a waterfall or a turbulent river. Over time, the surname Galm has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Galm: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/galm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galm in Braille

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

The name Galm in braille

How to sign the name Galm using Sign Language

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

The name Galm in sign language

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