How common is the Baum surname?

There are approximately 45,000 people with the surname Baum in the United States.

Are there Baum soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 295 soldiers with the Baum surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Baum mean?

The surname Baum means "A surname derived from the German word for tree, likely indicating someone who lived near a notable tree or worked with timber.". It is of German origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A surname derived from the German word for tree, likely indicating someone who lived near a notable tree or worked with timber.

Etymology

From Middle High German 'boum' meaning tree. Originally a topographic surname for those dwelling near a distinctive tree or a metonymic occupational name for woodworkers.

About the Baum Surname

A common German surname with both topographic and occupational origins. The name reflects the importance of forests and timber in medieval Germanic societies.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 45,000 bearers in the United States #549 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily German-speaking regions of Central Europe, with significant populations in Germany and Austria.

Baum Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Baum Surname

George Baum

Captain

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 13th century
Estimated Bearers: 45,000

War Records

295 soldiers with the Baum surname found in Civil War records.

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