Crum

Crum Meaning & Origin

About Crum
The surname Crum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "crumb," meaning a small piece or fragment. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a slight build. Over time, the surname Crum has evolved and may also have been used to describe someone who was neat or meticulous.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crum: 17,944
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,010
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AH1 M
🌐 IPA
/krəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crum in Braille

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

The name Crum in braille

How to sign the name Crum using Sign Language

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

The name Crum in sign language

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