Rhym
Rhym Meaning & Origin
About Rhym
The surname Rhym is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "rime," meaning "frost" or "hoarfrost." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a frosty or cold demeanor. The name may also have been given to someone who lived in a place with frosty conditions or near a river or stream with a similar name. Overall, the surname Rhym likely originated as a descriptive or locational name associated with frost or coldness.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Rhym is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Rhym: 163
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 108,734
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.06
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rhym 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 Rhym is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Rhym in Braille
Here's how to represent Rhym in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Rhym using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Rhym using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
