Kasem

Kasem Meaning & Origin

About Kasem
The surname Kasem is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "kasim," which means "one who divides" or "distributor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor. The name Kasem is commonly found in Arabic-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals who have a lineage connected to a person known for their fair distribution or division of resources.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kasem: 375
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/kasem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kasem in Braille

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

The name Kasem in braille

How to sign the name Kasem using Sign Language

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

The name Kasem in sign language

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