Semmes

Semmes Meaning & Origin

About Semmes
The surname Semmes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "seaman," meaning a seafarer or sailor. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked on or near the sea. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Semmes. The surname Semmes is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Semmes: 593
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,544
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMS
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/sɛmz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Semmes in Braille

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

The name Semmes in braille

How to sign the name Semmes using Sign Language

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

The name Semmes in sign language

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