Glim

Glim Meaning & Origin

About Glim
The surname Glim is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "glim," meaning a glimpse or a quick look. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a habit of taking quick glances or had a keen eye for observing things. The surname Glim is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glim: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/glim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', 'LM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glim in Braille

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

The name Glim in braille

How to sign the name Glim using Sign Language

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

The name Glim in sign language

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