About Lipuma
The surname Lipuma is of Italian origin and is derived from the Sicilian word "puma," meaning "cougar" or "mountain lion." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the animal, such as strength, agility, or fierceness. The name may have been given to individuals living in or near mountainous regions or those who exhibited similar traits. Over time, the surname Lipuma has become a relatively common Italian surname, particularly in Sicily and its diaspora.
The surname Lipuma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lipuma 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 Lipuma is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lipuma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lipuma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.