Pullam

Pullam Meaning & Origin

About Pullam
The surname Pullam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pullian," meaning "to pull." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a puller, typically referring to a person who operated a winch or pulley system. Over time, the surname Pullam may have been adopted by individuals whose ancestors held this occupation or by those who lived near a place associated with pulling activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pullam: 419
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,999
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLM
🗽 NYSIIS
PAN
🔊 Soundex
P0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P UH1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈpʊləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pullam in Braille

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

The name Pullam in braille

How to sign the name Pullam using Sign Language

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

The name Pullam in sign language

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