Syme

Syme Meaning & Origin

About Syme
The surname Syme is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sìm" meaning "nose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive or prominent nose. Over time, the surname Syme has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Syme: 961
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1 M
🌐 IPA
/saɪm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Syme in Braille

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

The name Syme in braille

How to sign the name Syme using Sign Language

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

The name Syme in sign language

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