Zylman

Zylman Meaning & Origin

About Zylman
The surname Zylman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "zijlman," which means "lock keeper" or "gatekeeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as gatekeepers or lock keepers, responsible for operating and maintaining locks and gates on canals or waterways. The name may also have been used to denote someone who lived near a lock or gate.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zylman: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zylman 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
ZSNA
🔊 Soundex
Z04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/zylman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zylman in Braille

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

The name Zylman in braille

How to sign the name Zylman using Sign Language

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

The name Zylman in sign language

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