Ghuman

Ghuman Meaning & Origin

About Ghuman
The surname Ghuman is of Punjabi origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ghritman," meaning "one who possesses ghee." It is believed to have originated from the occupation of making or selling ghee, a clarified butter commonly used in Indian cuisine. The surname Ghuman is predominantly found among the Sikh community and is associated with the Jat caste.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ghuman: 656
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMN
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G Y UW1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ghuman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ghuman in Braille

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

The name Ghuman in braille

How to sign the name Ghuman using Sign Language

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

The name Ghuman in sign language

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