Find out how popular the last name Sumbler is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sumbler.

Sumbler, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sumbler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sumbler in America

Sumbler is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sumbler surname appeared 208 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sumbler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sumbler to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sumbler

The surname SUMBLER is of English origin, emerging in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "sumor," meaning summer, suggesting an occupational name for someone who worked during the summer months, perhaps as a seasonal agricultural laborer or tradesman.

The earliest recorded instances of the SUMBLER surname can be traced back to various counties in England, such as Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. It is likely that the name originated in these southwestern regions of the country and later spread to other areas through migration and population movements.

One notable early record of the SUMBLER name is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mentions a John Somerler. This variation in spelling, "Somerler," was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

In the 15th century, the SUMBLER surname appears in the historical records of the County of Dorset. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1436 list a Thomas Sumbeler, and the Musters of 1539 mention a John Sumblar, both residing in the county.

Among the earliest known individuals bearing the SUMBLER surname was Richard Sumbler, born in 1542 in Chippenham, Wiltshire. He was a prosperous landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

Another notable figure was William Sumbler, born in 1607 in Bristol, who served as a Captain in the English Civil War and played a role in the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

During the 17th century, the SUMBLER name gained further recognition with the birth of John Sumbler in 1652 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned clockmaker and horologist, renowned for his intricate and accurate timepieces.

In the 18th century, a branch of the SUMBLER family settled in Yorkshire, where Robert Sumbler, born in 1723, became a respected merchant and alderman in the city of Leeds.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the SUMBLER surname was Edward Sumbler, born in 1832 in Somerset. He was a pioneering engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and railway technology.

While the SUMBLER surname may have evolved from humble beginnings as an occupational name for seasonal workers, it has since been borne by numerous notable individuals throughout English history, spanning various professions and walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sumbler

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sumbler.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sumbler was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sumbler has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sumbler was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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