Erma Soule

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Erma Soule — English
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Erma Soule is a name that combines English origins. The first name Erma is a feminine given name of English origin. Erma Bergmann (1924–2015), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher and outfielder Erma Bombeck (1927–1996), American humorist and newspaper columnist Erma Franklin (1938–2002), American soul, rhythm and blues, and pop singer Erma Perham Proetz (1891–1944), American advertising executive and the first woman inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame Erma Vizenor (born 1944), American politician and educator Erma Knoll, a peak in upper Huron Glacier, Livingston Island, Antarctica Erma, New Jersey, a census-designated place and unincorporated area Erma Reka (village), a village in. The surname Soule: Soule (French pronunciation: [sul] ; Basque: Zuberoa; Zuberoan/ Soule Basque: Xiberoa or Xiberua; Occitan: Sola) is a former viscounty and French province and part of the present-day Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. It is divided into two cantons of the arrondissement (district) of Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Mauleon-Licharre and Tardets-Sorholus), and a part of the canton of Saint Palais (arrondissement of Bayonne). Its provincial capital is Mauléon, which combined with Licharre in 1841 to form "Mauléon-Licharre", but today is often known as "Mauléon-Soule". Erma is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Erma reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Erma

English

Erma Bergmann (1924–2015), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher and outfielder Erma Bombeck (1927–1996), American humorist and newspaper columnist Erma Franklin (1938–2002), American soul, rhythm and blues, and pop singer Erma Perham Proetz (1891–1944), American advertising executive and the first woman inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame Erma Vizenor (born 1944), American politician and educator Erma Knoll, a peak in upper Huron Glacier, Livingston Island, Antarctica Erma, New Jersey, a census-designated place and unincorporated area Erma Reka (village), a village in.

Surname: Soule

French

Soule (French pronunciation: [sul] ; Basque: Zuberoa; Zuberoan/ Soule Basque: Xiberoa or Xiberua; Occitan: Sola) is a former viscounty and French province and part of the present-day Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. It is divided into two cantons of the arrondissement (district) of Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Mauleon-Licharre and Tardets-Sorholus), and a part of the canton of Saint Palais (arrondissement of Bayonne). Its provincial capital is Mauléon, which combined with Licharre in 1841 to form "Mauléon-Licharre", but today is often known as "Mauléon-Soule".

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Erma is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Erma by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Erma Soule

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Erma Soule:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Erma?
The first name Erma originates from English. Erma Bergmann (1924–2015), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League pitcher and outfielder Erma Bombeck (1927–1996), American humorist and newspaper columnist Erma Franklin (1938–2002), American soul, rhythm and blues, and pop singer Erma Perham Proetz (1891–1944), American advertising executive and the first woman inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame Erma Vizenor (born 1944), American politician and educator Erma Knoll, a peak in upper Huron Glacier, Livingston Island, Antarctica Erma, New Jersey, a census-designated place and unincorporated area Erma Reka (village), a village in.
When was Erma most popular?
The name Erma reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Soule?
The surname Soule originates from French. Soule (French pronunciation: [sul] ; Basque: Zuberoa; Zuberoan/ Soule Basque: Xiberoa or Xiberua; Occitan: Sola) is a former viscounty and French province and part of the present-day Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. It is divided into two cantons of the arrondissement (district) of Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Mauleon-Licharre and Tardets-Sorholus), and a part of the canton of Saint Palais (arrondissement of Bayonne). Its provincial capital is Mauléon, which combined with Licharre in 1841 to form "Mauléon-Licharre", but today is often known as "Mauléon-Soule".
What are the origins of the name Erma Soule?
The name Erma Soule combines two different traditions: the first name Erma has English roots, while the surname Soule originates from French.
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