Mahlum

Mahlum Meaning & Origin

About Mahlum
The surname Mahlum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "mál" meaning "speech" or "language" and "heimr" meaning "home" or "dwelling." Therefore, the surname Mahlum is believed to have originated as a locational surname referring to someone who lived near a place where people gathered to speak or discuss matters, such as a meeting place or a council hall. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their eloquence or skill in speaking.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mahlum: 802
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29447
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahlum 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
MLM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAN
🔊 Soundex
M0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑləm/
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('MLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahlum in Braille

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

The name Mahlum in braille

How to sign the name Mahlum using Sign Language

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

The name Mahlum in sign language

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