About Sour
The surname Sour is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sauer," meaning "sour" or "acidic." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone with a sour or acidic personality or taste. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place with sour or acidic soil. The surname Sour is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany and the surrounding regions.
The surname Sour is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sour 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 Sour is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sour in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sour using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.