Zimm

Zimm Meaning & Origin

About Zimm
The surname Zimm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zimme," meaning "room" or "chamber." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a chamberlain or a person who was responsible for the management and upkeep of a noble household. Over time, the surname Zimm may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near or worked in a building or structure with the name "Zimm."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zimm: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSAN
🔊 Soundex
Z050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/zimm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zimm in Braille

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

The name Zimm in braille

How to sign the name Zimm using Sign Language

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

The name Zimm in sign language

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