Bumpus

Bumpus Meaning & Origin

About Bumpus
The surname Bumpus is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bump" or "bumpa," meaning a large, rounded object or a hump. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a prominent or noticeable bump or hump on their body. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bumpus: 2,949
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,806
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bumpus 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
PMPS
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B05102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 M P AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəmpəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PMPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bumpus in Braille

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

The name Bumpus in braille

How to sign the name Bumpus using Sign Language

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

The name Bumpus in sign language

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