Uglum

Uglum Meaning & Origin

About Uglum
The surname Uglum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "uglym," meaning "ugly" or "frightful." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was physically unattractive or had a frightening appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Uglum can be found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian descendants in other countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Uglum: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Uglum 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
AKLM
🗽 NYSIIS
UAN
🔊 Soundex
U2405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 G L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/uglum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Uglum in Braille

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

The name Uglum in braille

How to sign the name Uglum using Sign Language

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

The name Uglum in sign language

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