Throm

Throm Meaning & Origin

About Throm
The surname Throm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "trom," meaning "drum." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a drummer or someone involved in the making or playing of drums. The name Throm may have been given to individuals who were associated with military bands or played drums during festivities and celebrations. Over time, the surname Throm has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Throm: 399
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0RM
🗽 NYSIIS
TAN
🔊 Soundex
T0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH R AA1 M
🌐 IPA
/θrɑm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0RM', 'TRM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Throm in Braille

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

The name Throm in braille

How to sign the name Throm using Sign Language

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

The name Throm in sign language

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