Golem

Golem Meaning & Origin

About Golem
The surname Golem is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "golem," meaning "shapeless mass" or "unformed substance." In Jewish folklore, a golem is a creature made of clay or mud that is brought to life through mystical means. The surname Golem likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered strong, sturdy, or perhaps lacking in intelligence. It may also have been given to someone who was believed to possess supernatural or mysterious qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Golem: 166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Golem based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈgoʊləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Golem in Braille

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

The name Golem in braille

How to sign the name Golem using Sign Language

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

The name Golem in sign language

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