About Okumu
The surname Okumu is of Luo origin and is commonly found among the Luo people of East Africa, particularly in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The name Okumu is derived from the Luo word "okum" which means "to be born." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is passed down from the father to the children. Therefore, the surname Okumu signifies the lineage or family of someone who was born or descended from a particular individual.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Okumu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Okumu 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 Okumu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Okumu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Okumu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.