Olm

Olm Meaning & Origin

About Olm
The surname Olm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "olm," meaning "eel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with an eel, such as being slippery or elusive. The surname Olm may have been given to individuals who were skilled fishermen or lived near bodies of water where eels were abundant. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Olm: 265
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
OAN
🔊 Soundex
O450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 L M
🌐 IPA
/olm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Olm in Braille

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

The name Olm in braille

How to sign the name Olm using Sign Language

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

The name Olm in sign language

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