Worms

Worms Meaning & Origin

About Worms
The surname Worms is of German origin and is derived from the word "Wurm," meaning "worm" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance to a worm or had worm-like characteristics. The surname Worms may also have been used as a locational name for individuals who lived in or near a place with a name related to worms, such as a settlement near a worm-infested area or a place with worm-related folklore.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Worms: 298
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,371
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARMS
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W0652
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/wərmz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARMS', 'FRMS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Worms in Braille

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

The name Worms in braille

How to sign the name Worms using Sign Language

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

The name Worms in sign language

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