Thurm

Thurm Meaning & Origin

About Thurm
The surname Thurm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "turm," meaning "tower." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked in a tower. The name could have been given to a watchman or someone who had a connection to a tower, such as a builder or owner. Over time, the surname Thurm may have been adopted by various individuals and families who lived near or had associations with towers in different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thurm: 413
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,564
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0RM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
T065
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH ER1 M
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈΙ™rm/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0RM', 'TRM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thurm in Braille

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

The name Thurm in braille

How to sign the name Thurm using Sign Language

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

The name Thurm in sign language

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