About Hynum
The surname Hynum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Huna" or "Hun", which means "bear cub" or "warrior". The addition of the suffix "-ham" indicates a settlement or homestead, thus Hynum refers to a person who lived near or was associated with a place named after Huna or Hun. The name Hynum is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.
The surname Hynum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hynum 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 Hynum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hynum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hynum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.