Zahm

Zahm Meaning & Origin

About Zahm
The surname Zahm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zam," meaning "together" or "in unison." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was sociable, friendly, or cooperative. The name may have also been given to someone who worked in a team or had a harmonious nature. Over time, the surname Zahm has evolved and spread to various regions, particularly in Germany and Switzerland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zahm: 888
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zahm 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
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSAN
🔊 Soundex
Z050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/zĂŚm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zahm in Braille

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

The name Zahm in braille

How to sign the name Zahm using Sign Language

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

The name Zahm in sign language

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