Kallem

Kallem Meaning & Origin

About Kallem
The surname Kallem is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kollr," meaning "bald" or "top of the head." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was bald or had a prominent bald spot on their head. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Kallem can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their baldness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kallem: 198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kallem 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
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/kallem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kallem in Braille

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

The name Kallem in braille

How to sign the name Kallem using Sign Language

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

The name Kallem in sign language

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