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

Summage, 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 Summage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Summage in America

Summage is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Summage surname appeared 252 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 Summage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Summage 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 Summage

The surname Summage originates from England and can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "sumor" and "geat," which together meant "summer gate" or "summer pasture." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a family or individual who lived near a summer pasture or gate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Summage can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1273, where it appears as "Summergate." This record provides evidence of the name's ancient roots and its connection to the idea of a summer gate or pasture.

In the 14th century, the surname Summage appeared in various forms, such as "Somergat" and "Summergate," in historical documents from counties like Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. These variations highlight the evolving spelling of the name over time.

Interestingly, the surname Summage shares a similar origin to the place name "Somergate" in Cheshire, which further reinforces the connection between the surname and its geographical association.

Notable individuals with the surname Summage throughout history include:

1. John Summage (c. 1520 - 1585), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Warwickshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
2. Alice Summage (c. 1570 - 1630), a renowned herbalist and apothecary from Oxfordshire, known for her expertise in medicinal plants and herbal remedies.
3. William Summage (c. 1640 - 1702), a prominent merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who played a significant role in the local economy and community affairs.
4. Margaret Summage (c. 1675 - 1745), a skilled seamstress and embroiderer from Wiltshire, whose intricate needlework was highly sought after by the nobility of the time.
5. Thomas Summage (c. 1720 - 1795), a respected clockmaker and horologist from Lancashire, renowned for his precise timepieces and innovative clock designs.

While the Summage surname may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, its rich history and connection to the rural landscape of medieval England make it a fascinating subject for study and appreciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Summage

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

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

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