GUMM
Gumm
Gumm is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, believed to have derived from the Old English name 'Guma', which means 'man'. It is a surname that is mainly found in the southern regions of England.
The Gumm surname can be traced back to medieval times, with records showing its presence in various counties such as Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire. The name has undergone several spelling variations over the centuries, including Gum, Gumm, Gomme, and Gummie.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Gumm include members of the Gumm family from Kent, who were known for their involvement in local agricultural activities in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The name Gumm has also gained recognition through the famous American actress and singer Judy Garland, who was born Frances Ethel Gumm. Garland's ancestors hailed from England, with her great-grandfather Robert Gumm having emigrated from London to the United States in the mid-19th century.
Today, the surname Gumm remains relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and legacy of its bearers.
There are approximately 357 people named Gumm in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Gumm.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Steven
- William
Female
- Adrienne
- Betty
- Dorothy
- Janine
- Karen
- Katy
- Lois
- Michelle
- Rachael
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Shirley
- Sonya
Similar and related surnames
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