Hexum

Hexum Meaning & Origin

About Hexum
The surname Hexum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hekkja," meaning "to fence" or "to enclose." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Hekkja. Over time, the name evolved into Hexum, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian immigrants in other countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hexum: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKSM
🗽 NYSIIS
HAN
🔊 Soundex
H0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 K S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/hexum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hexum in Braille

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

The name Hexum in braille

How to sign the name Hexum using Sign Language

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

The name Hexum in sign language

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