Sumter

Sumter Meaning & Origin

About Sumter
The name "Sumter" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sūtere," meaning "shoemaker." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as shoemakers or had a connection to the trade. The name Sumter has historical significance as it is associated with Thomas Sumter, a prominent American Revolutionary War general known as the "Gamecock" due to his fierce fighting spirit.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH1 M T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsəmtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sumter in Braille

Here's how to represent Sumter in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sumter in braille

How to Spell the Name Sumter in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sumter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sumter in sign language

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