Slama

Slama Meaning & Origin

About Slama
The surname Slama is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "sláma," meaning "straw." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer likely lived near or worked with straw. The name may have been given to those who were involved in the production or trade of straw products, such as straw hats or baskets. The surname Slama is relatively common in the Czech Republic and is also found among Czech diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Slama: 1,632
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,323
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLM
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S4050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L AA1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/sˈlɑmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLM', 'XLM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slama in Braille

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

The name Slama in braille

How to sign the name Slama using Sign Language

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

The name Slama in sign language

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