About Sumo
The surname Sumo is of Japanese origin and is derived from the word "sumo," which refers to the traditional Japanese style of wrestling. As a surname, Sumo likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone involved in the sport of sumo wrestling or someone with a strong and robust physique. It may also have been used as a surname to honor or identify with the cultural significance and popularity of sumo wrestling in Japan.
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The surname Sumo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sumo 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 Sumo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sumo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.