About Sumter
The surname Sumter is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "somer" or "sumor," meaning "summer." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from a place named Sumter or a similar variant. The name may also have been given to individuals who had a connection to the summer season or worked in agriculture during that time. Overall, the surname Sumter is associated with the season of summer or a place related to it.
The surname Sumter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sumter 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 Sumter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sumter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sumter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.