Sumner

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Sumner Pronunciation

Sumner is pronounced SUM-ner /ˈsʌm.nər/High

Meaning: From an English occupational surname — 'a summoner; an officer who summoned people to court' (from Latin summonere, 'to call; to summon')Low

In 30 seconds: A summoner; one who summons to court: Sumner is an English occupational surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English occupational surname — 'a summoner; an officer who summoned people to court' (from Latin summonere, 'to call; to summon')

U.S. rank (2024)#6762 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,427

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Sumner comes from an English occupational surname — 'a summoner; an officer who summoned people to court', from Latin summonere, 'to call; to summon'. A crisp, classic surname-name (said 'SUM-ner'; nickname Sum).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, a-summoner at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sumner means 'a summoner; an officer who summoned people to court' (from Latin summonere, 'to call') — a crisp, classic occupational surname-name (said 'SUM-ner').

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References — Sumner — occupational surname

Variations

SumpnerSomner

Nicknames

Sum

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sumner?

Sumner is pronounced SUM-ner (/ˈsʌm.nər/). Press play above to hear Sumner said aloud.

How do you say Sumner?

Sumner is said SUM-ner (/ˈsʌm.nər/). Press play above to hear Sumner said aloud.

What does the name Sumner mean?

Sumner is an English occupational surname — 'a summoner; one who summoned people to court'.

Is Sumner a boy or girl name?

Sumner is a boy's name.

How popular is Sumner?

Sumner is a rare name in the U.S.