Shoham

Shoham Meaning & Origin

About Shoham
The surname Shoham is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew word "shoham," which refers to a precious gemstone, possibly an onyx or beryl. In biblical times, the shoham stone was associated with the high priest's breastplate and symbolized wisdom and clarity. As a surname, Shoham likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with the gemstone, such as beauty, strength, or wisdom. It is a relatively rare surname and is found among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shoham: 189
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96368
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XHM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1 HH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/shoham*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XHM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shoham in Braille

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

The name Shoham in braille

How to sign the name Shoham using Sign Language

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

The name Shoham in sign language

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