Hom

Hom Meaning & Origin

About Hom
The surname Hom is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "hóng" (洪), meaning "flood" or "vast." It is a relatively common surname in China and is associated with qualities such as strength, abundance, and power. The name may have originated from individuals living near rivers or being associated with water-related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hom: 4,863
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,906
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.65

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HM
🗽 NYSIIS
HAN
🔊 Soundex
H050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 M
🌐 IPA
/hɑm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hom in Braille

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

The name Hom in braille

How to sign the name Hom using Sign Language

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

The name Hom in sign language

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