Kahm

Kahm Meaning & Origin

About Kahm
The surname Kahm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kam," meaning "comb." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used combs. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of combs during medieval times. Over time, the surname Kahm has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kahm: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 M
🌐 IPA
/kahm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kahm in Braille

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

The name Kahm in braille

How to sign the name Kahm using Sign Language

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

The name Kahm in sign language

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