Jermain

Jermain Meaning & Origin

About Jermain
The surname Jermain is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Germain," which itself comes from the Latin name "Germanus," meaning "brother" or "sibling." It is believed to have been a nickname or a term of endearment used to refer to someone who was considered a brotherly figure or had a close relationship with others. The surname Jermain signifies a familial connection or a sense of camaraderie.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jermain: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jermain based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
JANA
🔊 Soundex
J06505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH ER1 M EY2 N
🌐 IPA
/jermain*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRMN', 'ARMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jermain in Braille

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

The name Jermain in braille

How to sign the name Jermain using Sign Language

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

The name Jermain in sign language

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