klump

Klump is a surname of German origin. The name is derived from the German noun klump, meaning a lump or mass, and it likely originated as a descriptive nickname that was later adopted as a family name. Over time, it spread from German-speaking regions to other countries through immigration.

In popular culture, Klump is best known as the surname of Sherman Klump and the Klump family in the Nutty Professor film series. The character Sherman Klump, a kindly but brilliant scientist, is portrayed by Eddie Murphy in the 1996 film, with Murphy also performing as multiple members of the Klump family. The sequel, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), continues the story of the family and their intertwining lives.

Beyond fiction, Klump is used as a real-world family surname and can be found in genealogical records and contemporary name lists. It remains relatively uncommon in many regions today but is recognized in both historical and modern contexts as a surname of German origin.