There are
497
Kums in the USA
Kum is the
43438th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kum

KimJong-Un

Kim Jong-Un is the current Supreme Leader of North Korea, following in the footsteps of his father, Kim Jong-Il, and grandfather, Kim Il-Sung.

HaroldKum

Harold Kum is a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

Kumamon

Kumamon is a mascot character created by the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. He has gained widespread popularity and is considered a symbol of the region.

KumailNanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani is a Pakistani-American comedian, actor, and writer known for his role in the romantic comedy film 'The Big Sick' and as a cast member on the TV show 'Silicon Valley.'

KatherineKumiko

Katherine Kumiko Gibbs was an American journalist and writer who focused on issues of race, class, and gender.

Sung-KumHong

Sung-Kum Hong is a South Korean judge and the first woman to serve on the Constitutional Court of Korea.

Dong-KumPark

Dong-Kum Park is a South Korean taekwondo practitioner and Olympic gold medalist, known for his expertise in the sport.

KumikoFujimura

Kumiko Fujimura is a Japanese actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Makioka Sisters' and 'Swordsmen in Double Flag Town.'

AhnKum-sun

Ahn Kum-sun is a North Korean weightlifter who won multiple gold medals in the 2014 Asian Games and 2015 World Weightlifting Championships.

Yong-KumSung

Yong-Kum Sung is a South Korean cellist known for his virtuosic performances and recordings of classical repertoire.

Kum Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Kum' is of Korean origin. It is derived from the Korean word 'geum,' meaning 'gold.' It is a relatively common surname in Korea.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kum' is primarily found in South Korea, where it is one of the top 100 most common surnames. It is also found in other countries with significant Korean diaspora, such as the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kum' include 'Kim.' 'Kun' and 'Ko.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the Korean diaspora, people with the surname 'Kum' have migrated and settled in various countries, particularly in North America and East Asia.