Prahm

Prahm Meaning & Origin

About Prahm
The surname Prahm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pram," meaning "boat." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with or owned a boat. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in fishing, transportation, or other activities related to boats and waterways. Over time, the surname Prahm has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prahm: 162
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRM
🗽 NYSIIS
PAN
🔊 Soundex
P605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 M
🌐 IPA
/prahm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prahm in Braille

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

The name Prahm in braille

How to sign the name Prahm using Sign Language

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

The name Prahm in sign language

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