Sumpter

Sumpter Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sumpter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sumpter: 7,950
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4467
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.7

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.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMPTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S051306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH1 M P T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsəmptər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMPTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S513

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sumpter in Braille

Here's how to represent Sumpter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sumpter in braille

How to sign the name Sumpter using Sign Language

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.

The name Sumpter in sign language

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