Solem

Solem Meaning & Origin

About Solem
The surname Solem is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sólmr," meaning "beam of the sun" or "sunbeam." It is a topographic or ornamental surname, typically given to someone who lived near or had a connection to a place with a sunny or bright aspect. The name Solem may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a radiant or cheerful personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Solem: 1,406
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Solem based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 L IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈsoʊlɪm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Solem in Braille

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

The name Solem in braille

How to sign the name Solem using Sign Language

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

The name Solem in sign language

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