About Nahum
The surname Nahum is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical name "Nahum," meaning "comfort" or "consolation." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Nahum. The name Nahum is often associated with the biblical prophet Nahum, who is known for his message of comfort and hope. As a surname, Nahum may have been adopted by individuals or families who wanted to honor or emulate the qualities of comfort and consolation associated with the biblical figure.
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The surname Nahum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nahum 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 Nahum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nahum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nahum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.