Kelm

Kelm Meaning & Origin

About Kelm
The surname Kelm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelm," meaning "bald" or "shaven." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was bald or had a shaved head. Over time, the surname Kelm became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kelm: 2,011
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L M
🌐 IPA
/kɛlm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kelm in Braille

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

The name Kelm in braille

How to sign the name Kelm using Sign Language

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

The name Kelm in sign language

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