About Pum
The surname Pum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pum," meaning "pump" or "pumpkin." It is likely an occupational surname, originally given to someone who worked with pumps or was involved in the cultivation or sale of pumpkins. The surname Pum may also have been a nickname for someone with a round or plump physique.
The surname Pum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pum 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 Pum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.