Hallam

Hallam Meaning & Origin

About Hallam
The surname Hallam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "halh" which means "nook" or "recess." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a nook or a secluded area. The name Hallam signifies a person's association with a particular place or geographical feature, reflecting their ancestral connection to a specific location.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hallam: 3,340
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLM
🗽 NYSIIS
HAN
🔊 Soundex
H0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈhæləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hallam in Braille

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

The name Hallam in braille

How to sign the name Hallam using Sign Language

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

The name Hallam in sign language

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