About Hem
The surname Hem is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ham" meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." It was often used to denote someone who lived near or worked at a farm or village. The name Hem is therefore likely to have been given to individuals who resided in or were associated with a place called Hem or a similar location.
The surname Hem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hem 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 Hem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.