About Washum
The surname Washum is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname Washington. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Wassingtun," meaning "settlement of Wassa's people." The name Washington itself is well-known and associated with the first President of the United States, George Washington. The surname Washum likely originated as a regional or dialectal variation of Washington, and individuals with this surname may have ancestral ties to the Washington family or the places associated with it.
The surname Washum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Washum 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 Washum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Washum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Washum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.