Dume

Dume Meaning & Origin

About Dume
The surname Dume is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "dume," meaning "dumb" or "mute." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was either unable to speak or was known for being quiet or reserved. The surname Dume may have been given to individuals who were mute from birth or acquired the nickname due to their reserved nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dume: 494
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,651
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TM
🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 M
🌐 IPA
/dume*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dume in Braille

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

The name Dume in braille

How to sign the name Dume using Sign Language

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

The name Dume in sign language

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