Withem

Withem Meaning & Origin

About Withem
The surname Withem is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Witta" or "Widha," meaning "wide" or "broad." The addition of the suffix "-ham" indicates a habitation or settlement, thus making Withem a locational surname referring to someone who lived in or near a wide or broad settlement. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Witham or Withem.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Withem: 565
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,004
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
A0M
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 TH IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺΞΈΙͺm/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('A0M', 'FTM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Withem in Braille

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

The name Withem in braille

How to sign the name Withem using Sign Language

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

The name Withem in sign language

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