Rumsey

Meaning

Derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'Rum's island' or 'the island of a person named Rum,' from Old English elements.

Etymology

Rumsey likely derives from an English place name combining a personal name 'Rum' with the Old English 'eg' (island), indicating someone from that location. The surname became hereditary in medieval England.

About the Rumsey Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a place name, indicating someone from Rumsey or a similar location. The surname has been documented since medieval times.

Distribution

Found throughout the English-speaking world, with particular concentration in the United Kingdom and North America.

Notable Bearers

James Rumsey (inventor), various historical figures

People with the Rumsey Surname