klum

Klum is a surname of German origin. It is relatively uncommon outside German-speaking regions and does not correspond to a widely used given name. In contemporary culture, the name is most widely recognized as the surname of Heidi Klum, a German-American model, television host, producer, and businessperson who rose to international fame as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Klum has later maintained public visibility as a long-running host and judge on various television programs, including Project Runway and America’s Got Talent, and has developed ventures in fashion, beauty, and media.

The surname is shared by a number of individuals in different professions, but Heidi Klum remains the most prominent bearer globally. Etymology and distribution are not broadly documented in common reference works, but the name appears in German-speaking contexts and among descendants of German-speaking communities.

Beyond people, "Klum" may appear in branding, fiction, or as a place name in rare cases. However, there is no widely recognized non-person reference that stands out in general knowledge. The term is therefore primarily notable as a surname, most closely associated with Heidi Klum.