Lahm

Lahm Meaning & Origin

About Lahm
The surname Lahm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lam," meaning "lame" or "limping." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lahm: 585
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LM
🗽 NYSIIS
LAN
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/lĂŚm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lahm in Braille

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

The name Lahm in braille

How to sign the name Lahm using Sign Language

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

The name Lahm in sign language

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