About Yelm
The surname Yelm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "helm," meaning "helmet." It is a metonymic occupational name for a helmet maker or a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive helmet. The name Yelm signifies a person's association with the trade or the characteristic of wearing a helmet, reflecting their occupation or physical appearance.
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The surname Yelm is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yelm based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Yelm in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yelm using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.