Kamm

Kamm Meaning & Origin

About Kamm
The surname Kamm is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kamme," meaning "comb," and could have been a occupational name for someone who made or used combs. Alternatively, it could have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a comb-like feature in the landscape. Additionally, Kamm could be a variant spelling of the Jewish surname Kam, derived from the Hebrew word "kam," meaning "rising" or "standing." The exact meaning of the surname Kamm would depend on its specific origin and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kamm: 2,202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,741
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kamm 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
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/kĂŚm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kamm in Braille

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

The name Kamm in braille

How to sign the name Kamm using Sign Language

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

The name Kamm in sign language

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