Polhamus
Polhamus Meaning & Origin
About Polhamus
The surname Polhamus is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "pol," meaning "pool" or "pond," and "hamus," meaning "hook" or "bend." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Polhamus can be interpreted as "hook or bend in the pool" or "bend in the pond." It is likely that the surname originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a bend or hook in a body of water.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Polhamus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Polhamus: 652
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 34668
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.22
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Polhamus 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Polhamus in Braille
Here's how to represent Polhamus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Polhamus using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Polhamus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
