Whalum

Whalum Meaning & Origin

About Whalum
The surname Whalum is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bhàillidh" which means "bailiff" or "steward." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name may have been a bailiff or steward of a particular area or estate. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Whalum.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Whalum: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whalum 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
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AH1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/whalum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whalum in Braille

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

The name Whalum in braille

How to sign the name Whalum using Sign Language

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

The name Whalum in sign language

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