Clum

Clum Meaning & Origin

About Clum
The surname Clum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clum," meaning "clump" or "lump." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was either physically bulky or had a stocky build. The surname Clum may also have been a locational name for someone who lived near a clump of trees or bushes. Overall, the meaning of the surname Clum suggests a physical characteristic or a geographical feature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clum: 1,061
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,817
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clum 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 Clum is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AH1 M
🌐 IPA
/kləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clum in Braille

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

The name Clum in braille

How to sign the name Clum using Sign Language

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

The name Clum in sign language

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