Dumb Surname
Approximately 59 people bear this surname
Dumb Surname User-submission:
The surname 'Dumb' is a medieval European nickname that turned into a last name. It has two entirely distinct origins depending on whether it comes from England or Germany.
The English Origin: A Physical CharacteristicIn Great Britain, the surname comes from the Middle English word 'domm(e),' which evolved from the Old English word 'dumb.Read More About This Surname
Dumb Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | 41 | 1:1,801,941 | 95,514 |
| Belgium | 8 | 1:1,437,080 | 92,692 |
| Taiwan | 4 | 1:5,861,186 | 33,577 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1:4,581,136 | 93,443 |
| Israel | 1 | 1:8,557,634 | 182,558 |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1:29,494,225 | 409,885 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 1:4,565,335 | 193,764 |
Dumb (30) may also be a first name.
Dumb Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname 'Dumb' is a medieval European nickname that turned into a last name. It has two entirely distinct origins depending on whether it comes from England or Germany.
The English Origin: A Physical CharacteristicIn Great Britain, the surname comes from the Middle English word 'domm(e),' which evolved from the Old English word 'dumb.' The original meanings were— 'silent,' 'mute,' or 'speechless'.• It was originally used as a descriptive nickname for a person who physically lacked the ability to speak, or someone who was simply exceptionally quiet and reserved.
The German Origin: A Personality TraitIn Germany, the surname is spelled Dumm or Domm and shares a common linguistic root but took on a different meaning over time. Its original meaning was derived from the Middle High German word 'tump,' which meant 'simple,' 'naive,' 'gullible,' or 'inexperienced'. It was assigned as a nickname to an overly trusting, innocent, or simple-minded person. Medieval communities would sometimes also use these names ironically by bestowing them upon highly intelligent or cunning individuals.
- It is important to know that in the Middle Ages, the word did not carry the insulting connotation it has in the present days. In English, the word only shifted from meaning 'unable to speak' to meaning 'foolish' or 'unintelligent' around the 18th and 19th centuries. Families who originally received this surname were not being branded as 'stupid' by their peers.
Dumb Demographics
Average Dumb Salary in
England
£23,650
Per year
Average Salary in
England
£26,976
Per year
Dumb Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Dumb Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Dumb (Russian: Думб) is found in The DR Congo more than any other country/territory. It may appear as a variant:. For other potential spellings of Dumb click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Dumb? popularity and diffusion
Dumb is the 2,506,728th most commonly held family name throughout the world, borne by around 1 in 123,517,727 people. The surname Dumb occurs mostly in Africa, where 71 percent of Dumb reside; 69 percent reside in Central Africa and 69 percent reside in Central Bantu Africa. Dumb is also the 1,911,214th most frequently occurring first name globally, held by 30 people.
The last name is most frequently used in The DR Congo, where it is borne by 41 people, or 1 in 1,801,941. Without taking into account The DR Congo this surname is found in 7 countries. It is also found in Belgium, where 14 percent reside and Taiwan, where 7 percent reside.
Phonetically Similar Names
Dumb Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dumb in the Russian language | ||
| Думб | dumb | - |
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Footnotes
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