Skeem

Skeem Meaning & Origin

About Skeem
The surname Skeem is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skjalm," meaning "shield." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a shield or had a shield-like appearance. The name may have been given to warriors or individuals who were known for their defensive abilities. Over time, the surname Skeem has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skeem: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K IY1 M
🌐 IPA
/skeem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skeem in Braille

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

The name Skeem in braille

How to sign the name Skeem using Sign Language

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

The name Skeem in sign language

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