Shum

Shum Meaning & Origin

About Shum
The surname Shum is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One common meaning is "deep" or "profound," which suggests a person with great wisdom or knowledge. Another possible meaning is "forest" or "woods," indicating a connection to nature or a person who is resourceful and adaptable. Overall, the surname Shum signifies qualities such as depth, wisdom, and a strong connection to nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shum: 2,222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13627
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shum 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 Shum is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 M
🌐 IPA
/ʃəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shum in Braille

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

The name Shum in braille

How to sign the name Shum using Sign Language

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

The name Shum in sign language

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