Dunnum

Dunnum Meaning & Origin

About Dunnum
The surname Dunnum is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dun," meaning "fortress" or "hill." It is a locational surname, typically associated with individuals who lived near or on a hill or fortress. The name Dunnum signifies a connection to a specific place or geographical feature, reflecting the ancestral roots of those who bear the surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dunnum: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNM
🗽 NYSIIS
DAN
🔊 Soundex
D0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 N AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/dunnum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dunnum in Braille

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

The name Dunnum in braille

How to sign the name Dunnum using Sign Language

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

The name Dunnum in sign language

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