Zumach

Zumach Meaning & Origin

About Zumach
The surname Zumach is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zumache," meaning "to close" or "to fasten." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a gatekeeper or a person responsible for closing or securing gates. Over time, the surname Zumach may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a gate or a barrier.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zumach: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zumach based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z UW1 M AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/zumach*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zumach in Braille

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

The name Zumach in braille

How to sign the name Zumach using Sign Language

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

The name Zumach in sign language

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