About Altum
The surname Altum is of Latin origin and is derived from the Latin word "altus," meaning "high" or "tall." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a lofty stature. The name Altum may have been given to individuals who stood out physically or metaphorically, emphasizing their elevated status or character traits.
The surname Altum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Altum 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 Altum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Altum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Altum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.