Gumb

Gumb Meaning & Origin

About Gumb
The surname Gumb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gumbe," meaning "trumpet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who played the trumpet or worked as a trumpeter. The name may have also been given to someone with a loud or booming voice. Over time, the surname Gumb has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gumb: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH1 M
🌐 IPA
/gumb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gumb in Braille

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

The name Gumb in braille

How to sign the name Gumb using Sign Language

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

The name Gumb in sign language

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