Sumpter Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Sumpter is an English occupational surname meaning 'someone who summons or cites'.
Meaning of the Name Sumpter
Sumpter is a variant of the name Sumpner, which is an occupational surname of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'sumpnour', meaning 'someone who summons or cites'. The name was given to court or church officials who issued summonses or citations. It can also refer to someone who was responsible for collecting dues or taxes. Sumpter is a unique and uncommon name with a historical and occupational significance.
Popularity of the Name Sumpter
The popularity for the name Sumpter peaked in popularity in the year 1931 with 9 births, which ranked number 5,622 out of 8,308 unique names for that year. Sumpter had the most male births in 1931 with 9, which ranked number 2,651 out of 4,320 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Sumpter
Popularity of Sumpter by State
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