About Kuma
The surname Kuma is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese word "kuma," which means "bear." In Japanese culture, the bear is often associated with strength, courage, and protection. Therefore, the surname Kuma may have been given to individuals who exhibited these qualities or had a connection to bears. Additionally, Kuma can also be a variant of the surname Kumagai, which is a place name referring to a region in Japan.
The surname Kuma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kuma 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 Kuma is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kuma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kuma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.