About Schaum
The surname Schaum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schum," meaning "foam" or "froth." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a bubbly or effervescent personality. The surname Schaum may have also been given to individuals who lived near a body of water or worked in occupations related to water, such as fishing or brewing.
The surname Schaum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaum 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 Schaum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schaum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schaum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.