Blum

Meaning

Derived from the German word 'Blume' meaning flower.

Etymology

The surname originates from Middle High German 'blume' meaning flower, used as a topographic or descriptive surname. In Jewish communities, it was adopted as a surname, sometimes as a translation or adaptation of other names.

About the Blum Surname

A Germanic and Jewish surname derived from the word for flower, indicating origin from a flowering place or region. The name is well-established in both German and Jewish communities worldwide.

Distribution

Common in German-speaking regions and among Jewish populations, with significant presence in Central Europe and North America.

Notable Bearers

Léon Blum (French Prime Minister), Judy Blume (author)

People with the Blum Surname