Sleeman

Sleeman Meaning & Origin

About Sleeman
The surname Sleeman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Sleman," which itself is a variant of the name "Slema." The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be sly or cunning. It may also have been used to describe someone who was quick or agile. Over time, the surname Sleeman became established and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sleeman: 927
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SLMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S40505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L IY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/sˈlimΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLMN', 'XLMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sleeman in Braille

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

The name Sleeman in braille

How to sign the name Sleeman using Sign Language

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

The name Sleeman in sign language

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