Galsim

Galsim Meaning & Origin

About Galsim
The surname Galsim is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "galsim," which means "to be sharp" or "to be keen." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals who possess sharp or keen qualities, such as intelligence, wit, or astuteness. The name Galsim signifies a person who is quick-minded or perceptive.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Galsim: 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 Galsim 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 Galsim is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G04205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/galsim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galsim in Braille

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

The name Galsim in braille

How to sign the name Galsim using Sign Language

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

The name Galsim in sign language

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