Zimlich

Zimlich Meaning & Origin

About Zimlich
The surname Zimlich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zimelich," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zimlich: 273
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,478
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMLX
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z054020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 M L IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/zimlich*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMLX', 'SMLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zimlich in Braille

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

The name Zimlich in braille

How to sign the name Zimlich using Sign Language

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

The name Zimlich in sign language

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