Zellman

Zellman Meaning & Origin

About Zellman
The surname Zellman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zell," meaning "cell" or "chamber." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a cell or chamber, such as a monk's cell or a small room. Over time, the surname Zellman may have also been adopted as a habitational name for individuals from places named Zell or Zelle in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zellman: 473
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zellman 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
SLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɛlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zellman in Braille

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

The name Zellman in braille

How to sign the name Zellman using Sign Language

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

The name Zellman in sign language

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