Russum

Russum Meaning & Origin

About Russum
The surname Russum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "russa," meaning "red." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The suffix "-um" is a common ending in English surnames, indicating a patronymic or a place of origin. Therefore, Russum likely referred to someone who was the "son of Russa" or hailed from a place named Russa.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Russum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Russum: 893
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,110
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Russum based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSM
🗽 NYSIIS
RAN
🔊 Soundex
R0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈrəsəm/
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('RSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Russum in Braille

Here's how to represent Russum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Russum in braille

How to sign the name Russum using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Russum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Russum in sign language

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