Frump

Frump Meaning & Origin

About Frump
The surname Frump is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "frumpe," meaning "sullen" or "gloomy." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a dour or moody disposition. The name Frump may have been used to describe an individual who was habitually grumpy or had a tendency to be sulky. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Frump: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRMP
🗽 NYSIIS
FAN
🔊 Soundex
F6051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R AH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/frəmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Frump in Braille

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

The name Frump in braille

How to sign the name Frump using Sign Language

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

The name Frump in sign language

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