About Sumpter
The surname Sumpter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sumpter," which referred to a packhorse or a beast of burden used for carrying loads. The name was likely originally given to someone who worked as a sumpter, a carrier or a packer. Over time, the surname Sumpter became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral occupation or association with the trade.
The surname Sumpter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sumpter 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 Sumpter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sumpter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sumpter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.