Glomb

Glomb Meaning & Origin

About Glomb
The surname Glomb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glumbe," meaning "gloomy" or "sullen." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a melancholic or moody disposition. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Glomb can be found primarily in Germany and Poland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glomb: 467
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,740
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMP
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G4051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L AA1 M
🌐 IPA
/glɑm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glomb in Braille

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

The name Glomb in braille

How to sign the name Glomb using Sign Language

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

The name Glomb in sign language

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