About Tuma
The surname Tuma is of Czech and Slovak origin. It is derived from the Czech word "tuma," meaning "darkness" or "gloom." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a dark or gloomy disposition. It may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a dark or shaded area. Overall, the surname Tuma carries connotations of darkness or gloominess.
The surname Tuma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tuma 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 Tuma is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tuma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tuma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.