About Twum
The surname Twum is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "twum" which means "to be born on a Tuesday." In Akan culture, each day of the week is associated with a specific name and attributes, and being born on a Tuesday is considered to bring strength and resilience. Therefore, the surname Twum signifies that the bearer was born on a Tuesday and is believed to possess the qualities associated with that day.
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The surname Twum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Twum 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 Twum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Twum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Twum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.