Zelms

Zelms Meaning & Origin

About Zelms
The surname Zelms is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Helm", which means "helmet" or "protection". It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled warrior or a person who made helmets. The name Zelms signifies strength, protection, and possibly a connection to the military or craftsmanship.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zelms: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLMS
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSAN
🔊 Soundex
Z0452
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 L M Z
🌐 IPA
/zelms*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zelms in Braille

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

The name Zelms in braille

How to sign the name Zelms using Sign Language

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

The name Zelms in sign language

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