About Sumner
The surname Sumner is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "sumnor," which referred to a summoner or an officer responsible for summoning people to court. Alternatively, it could also be derived from the Old French word "somner," which had a similar meaning. Therefore, the surname Sumner likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a summoner or court officer.
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The surname Sumner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sumner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Sumner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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