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.
The surname Thum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Thum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.