Thum

Thum Meaning & Origin

About Thum
The surname Thum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tum" or "tume," meaning "dumb" or "mute." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was either speech-impaired or known for being quiet and reserved. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Thum can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thum: 639
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0M
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
T050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH AH1 M
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0M', 'TM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thum in Braille

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

The name Thum in braille

How to sign the name Thum using Sign Language

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

The name Thum in sign language

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