Kullman

Kullman Meaning & Origin

About Kullman
The surname Kullman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kulle," meaning "hill" or "mound." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a hill. The suffix "-man" indicates that the person was associated with or worked on the hill, possibly as a farmer or a shepherd. Over time, the name Kullman has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kullman: 837
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,498
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kullman 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
KLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kullman in Braille

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

The name Kullman in braille

How to sign the name Kullman using Sign Language

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

The name Kullman in sign language

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