Description:
DUMJAN is a Slavic surname. It originates from the word 'dum' meaning 'thorn' or 'prickle' and 'jan' meaning 'man'. The surname may be derived from the occupation of a dumjan (a man who pricked grapes). Alternatively, the surname may be derived from a place called Dumjan, in present-day Serbia. The surname may also be found in other Slavic countries, such as Croatia and Slovenia. The surname may be pronounced 'doom-jan' or 'doom-yen'.
