Qassem

Qassem Meaning & Origin

About Qassem
The surname Qassem is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "qasim," which means "divider" or "distributor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor. The surname Qassem is commonly found among Muslim populations, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. It may have originated from a person who was known for dividing or distributing something, such as land, goods, or wealth, or it could have been a nickname given to someone who possessed the qualities associated with dividing or distributing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Qassem: 100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 160,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Qassem 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

📇 Metaphone
KSM
🗽 NYSIIS
QGAN
🔊 Soundex
Q0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 S EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/qassem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Qassem in Braille

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

The name Qassem in braille

How to sign the name Qassem using Sign Language

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

The name Qassem in sign language

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