Kummer

Kummer Meaning & Origin

About Kummer
The surname Kummer is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kummer," meaning "grief" or "sorrow." As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for someone who was melancholic or prone to worry. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with grief or sorrow, such as a cemetery or a memorial site. The name Kummer may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Yiddish word "kumer," meaning "trouble" or "worry." Overall, the surname Kummer is associated with the concept of sorrow or worry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kummer: 3,354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9679
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kummer 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
KMR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kummer in Braille

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

The name Kummer in braille

How to sign the name Kummer using Sign Language

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

The name Kummer in sign language

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