Schlimm

Schlimm Meaning & Origin

About Schlimm
The surname Schlimm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "slim," meaning "thin" or "slender." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was thin or had a slender physique. Over time, this surname would have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlimm: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S20405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/schlimm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLM', 'SLM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlimm in Braille

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

The name Schlimm in braille

How to sign the name Schlimm using Sign Language

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

The name Schlimm in sign language

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