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

Sumler, 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 Sumler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sumler in America

Sumler is the 16848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sumler surname appeared 1,694 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sumler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sumler 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 Sumler

The surname "SUMLER" is believed to have originated in the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "sum" or "summ," meaning "swamp" or "marsh," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked in marshy areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. In this record, a person named "Sumlarius" is mentioned in relation to a land transaction.

During the 13th century, the surname "SUMLER" appeared in various forms, such as "Sumerus" and "Sumeler," in various regions of Germany and the Netherlands. These variations are likely due to regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name "SUMLER" was Johannes Sumler, a monk and scholar who lived in the city of Cologne, Germany. His works on theology and philosophy were widely studied during the Renaissance period.

The 16th century saw the rise of a prominent family with the surname "SUMLER" in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. This family was known for their involvement in the textile trade and their contributions to the city's cultural and economic development.

In the 17th century, a Dutch merchant named Pieter Sumler made a significant impact on the maritime trade routes between the Netherlands and the East Indies. His voyages and business ventures helped establish the Dutch presence in the region.

Another notable individual with the surname "SUMLER" was Hans Sumler, a German artist and engraver who lived in the 18th century. His detailed etchings and engravings of landscapes and architectural works are highly regarded and can be found in various museums and collections.

In the 19th century, a German philosopher and writer named Friedrich Sumler gained recognition for his works on ethics and social theory. His ideas influenced several intellectual movements of the time.

Throughout history, the surname "SUMLER" has been associated with various professions, including scholars, merchants, artists, and philosophers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sumler

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

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 Sumler 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 Sumler 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 Sumler was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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