Grum

Grum Meaning & Origin

About Grum
The surname Grum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grum," meaning "grim" or "fierce." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a stern or fierce demeanor. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed these characteristics or to those who worked in occupations that required strength or toughness. Over time, the surname Grum has evolved and spread to different regions, becoming a relatively uncommon surname today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grum: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AH1 M
🌐 IPA
/grəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grum in Braille

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

The name Grum in braille

How to sign the name Grum using Sign Language

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

The name Grum in sign language

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