Gumlaw

Gumlaw Meaning & Origin

About Gumlaw
The surname Gumlaw is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "gumla," which means "bundle" or "bunch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who carried or dealt with bundles or packages. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gumlaw: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gumlaw based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KML
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G0540
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH1 M L AO2
🌐 IPA
/gumlaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KML', 'KMLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gumlaw in Braille

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

The name Gumlaw in braille

How to sign the name Gumlaw using Sign Language

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

The name Gumlaw in sign language

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