Orm

Orm Meaning & Origin

About Orm
The surname Orm is of Old Norse origin and is derived from the personal name Ormr, meaning "snake" or "serpent." It was a common name in medieval Scandinavia and was often used to symbolize strength and cunning. Over time, the name Orm evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations, representing a connection to Norse heritage and the qualities associated with the serpent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Orm: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARM
🗽 NYSIIS
OAN
🔊 Soundex
O650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 R M
🌐 IPA
/orm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Orm in Braille

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

The name Orm in braille

How to sign the name Orm using Sign Language

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

The name Orm in sign language

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