LUM
Lum
Lum is a surname with a rich history originating in the British Isles. The surname Lum is believed to have originated from the Old English word "lomm," meaning a piece or an item. The name may have been used to describe a worker who dealt with items, pieces, or fragments.
The surname Lum has been recorded in various historical documents and records throughout the centuries. It has been found in different regions across the United Kingdom, including Scotland, England, and Ireland.
Like many surnames, the name Lum has evolved over time, with variations such as Lumm and Lumb being recorded in historical documents. The distribution of the surname Lum can be found in various parts of the UK, with clusters of the name in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Scotland.
Individuals with the surname Lum have made notable contributions to various fields and professions over the years. The name has been associated with individuals in academia, business, the arts, and other areas of society.
Today, the surname Lum continues to be held by families throughout the UK and in various parts of the world where descendants of British immigrants have settled. It remains a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse history of the British people.
Typical given names associated with the Lum surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- Derek
- Henry
- Kenneth
- Paul
- Richard
- Soon
- Stephen
- Steve
- Steven
- Victor
- Wai
- William
Female
- Angharad
- Antonia
- Carmel
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Jessica
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Marie
- Maureen
- Mei
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Sandra
Similar and related surnames
- Lahm
- Laime
- Lam
- Lama
- Lamaa
- Lamai
- Lamb
- Lame
- Lami
- Lamia
- Lamie
- Lamm
- Lamma
- Lamme
- Lammi
- Lammie
- Lamo
- Leam
- Leame
- Leem
- Leema
- Lehm
- Lehmo
- Leim
- Lem
- Lema
- Lemb
- Leme
- Lemm
- Lemma
- Lemme
- Lemo
- Leume
- Liam
- Liem
- Lihme
- Lim
- Lima
- Limb
- Lime
- Limm
- Limo
- Limoi
- Lium
- Llama
- Loam
- Lom
- Loma
- Lomb
- Lome
- Lomi
- Lomo
- Lomu
- Loom
- Loomb
- Loome
- Loum
- Loumes
- Lowm
- Lu
- Lua
- Luma
- Lumai
- Lumas
- Lumb
- Lumbe
- Lumbs
- Lume
- Lumey
- Lumia
- Lumm
- Lumme
- Lummes
- Lummi
- Lummy
- Lumn
- Lump
- Lumpe
- Lums
- Lumu
- Lumy
- Luoma
- Lym
- Lyme
- Lymm
- Ulm
- Wylam
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 326 people named Lum in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Lum.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Famous people named Lum
- Nora Lum - Actress and rapper from New York
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.