About Gump
The surname Gump is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gumpel," meaning "stump" or "tree stump." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was short or stocky, or perhaps someone who lived near a prominent tree stump. The name Gump has variations in spelling, such as Gumpel or Gumpert, and has been recorded in various regions of Germany throughout history.
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The surname Gump is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gump based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gump in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gump using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.