Chum
Chum Meaning & Origin
About Chum
The surname Chum is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "cumb," meaning "valley," and would have been used to describe someone who lived in or near a valley. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Chalmers, which is derived from the Old French word "chalemie," meaning "reed pipe." In this case, it would have been an occupational name for someone who played the reed pipe or made musical instruments. The exact meaning of the surname Chum would depend on its specific origin and context.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Chum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Chum: 1,011
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 24685
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.34
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chum 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Chum in Braille
Here's how to represent Chum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Chum using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Chum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
