Zeeman

Zeeman Meaning & Origin

About Zeeman
The surname Zeeman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "zeeman," meaning "seaman" or "sailor" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked at sea or had a connection to maritime activities. The name Zeeman signifies a family's ancestral ties to the seafaring profession and may have been adopted by those who were sailors or had relatives involved in maritime trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeeman: 373
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55121
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈzimən/
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('SMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeeman in Braille

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

The name Zeeman in braille

How to sign the name Zeeman using Sign Language

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

The name Zeeman in sign language

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