Schalm

Schalm Meaning & Origin

About Schalm
The surname Schalm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schalm," meaning "beam" or "plank." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a builder. Over time, the surname Schalm may have also been adopted by individuals living near or associated with a prominent beam or plank structure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schalm: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 L M
🌐 IPA
/schalm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schalm in Braille

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

The name Schalm in braille

How to sign the name Schalm using Sign Language

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

The name Schalm in sign language

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