Rassam

Rassam Meaning & Origin

About Rassam
The surname Rassam is of Assyrian origin and is derived from the Aramaic word "rasham," meaning "scribe" or "writer." It is a occupational surname that was traditionally given to individuals who worked as scribes or record keepers in ancient Mesopotamia. The name Rassam is commonly found among Assyrian communities and signifies a connection to the ancient profession of writing and record-keeping.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rassam: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rassam 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
RSM
🗽 NYSIIS
RAN
🔊 Soundex
R0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/rassam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rassam in Braille

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

The name Rassam in braille

How to sign the name Rassam using Sign Language

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

The name Rassam in sign language

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