Dums

Dums Meaning & Origin

About Dums
The surname Dums is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dum," meaning "dumb" or "mute." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was either speechless or had difficulty speaking. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Dums may have had ancestors who were known for their silence or speech impairment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dums: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMS
🗽 NYSIIS
DAN
🔊 Soundex
D052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/dums*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dums in Braille

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

The name Dums in braille

How to sign the name Dums using Sign Language

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

The name Dums in sign language

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