TheNameDBSommer
OccupationalMeaning
One associated with summer or a resident of a place with summer in its name.
Etymology
Derived from the German and Scandinavian word 'Sommer' (summer), originally used as a descriptive name or to indicate seasonal occupation. It may also derive from place names containing this element.
About the Sommer Surname
A German and Scandinavian surname derived from the word for summer, possibly indicating seasonal workers or those born in summer. It has been established in Northern Europe since medieval times.
Distribution
Found throughout German-speaking regions and Scandinavia.
Notable Bearers
Donna Sommer, various historical figures