Dumm

Dumm Meaning & Origin

About Dumm
The surname Dumm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dumme," meaning "dumb" or "stupid." It was likely used as a nickname for someone perceived as foolish or unintelligent. Over time, this nickname may have become a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. However, it is important to note that surnames can have multiple origins and meanings, and individual family histories may vary.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dumm: 852
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dumm in Braille

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

The name Dumm in braille

How to sign the name Dumm using Sign Language

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

The name Dumm in sign language

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