About Naoum
The surname Naoum is of Greek origin and is derived from the given name Naoum, which is the Greek form of the biblical name Nahum. The name Nahum means "comfort" or "consolation" in Hebrew. Therefore, the surname Naoum likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Naoum or Nahum. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found among individuals of Greek or Middle Eastern descent.
The surname Naoum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Naoum based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Naoum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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