About Somerville
The surname Somerville is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Sumarville" or "Sumerville," meaning "summer settlement" in Old English. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Somerville. The name has variations in spelling, including Somervell and Sommerville, and is associated with noble families in Scotland. Today, individuals with the surname Somerville can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Somerville is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Somerville based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Somerville is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Somerville in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Somerville using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.