Wickum

Wickum Meaning & Origin

About Wickum
The surname Wickum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wic," meaning a dwelling or settlement, and "ham," meaning a village or estate. Therefore, the surname Wickum likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived in or near a village or settlement. It is a toponymic surname, reflecting the individual's association with a specific place.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wickum: 268
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
W0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 K AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/wickum*/
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('AKM', 'FKM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wickum in Braille

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

The name Wickum in braille

How to sign the name Wickum using Sign Language

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

The name Wickum in sign language

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