Zehm

Zehm Meaning & Origin

About Zehm
The surname Zehm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zehem," meaning "tooth." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with prominent or distinctive teeth. The surname Zehm is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zehm: 348
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,337
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSAN
🔊 Soundex
Z050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/zehm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zehm in Braille

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

The name Zehm in braille

How to sign the name Zehm using Sign Language

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

The name Zehm in sign language

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