Gleim

Gleim Meaning & Origin

About Gleim
The surname Gleim is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gleim," meaning "spark" or "glow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate personality. The name may have also been given to someone who worked with fire or had a connection to fire in some way. Over time, the surname Gleim has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gleim: 735
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,482
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IY1 M
🌐 IPA
/glim/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gleim in Braille

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

The name Gleim in braille

How to sign the name Gleim using Sign Language

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

The name Gleim in sign language

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