Ims

Ims Meaning & Origin

About Ims
The surname Ims is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Imr. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or powerful. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ims can be found primarily in Norway and may have ancestral ties to the region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ims: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMS
🗽 NYSIIS
IAN
🔊 Soundex
I520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/ims*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ims in Braille

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

The name Ims in braille

How to sign the name Ims using Sign Language

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

The name Ims in sign language

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