How common is the Sommer surname?

There are approximately 20,000 people with the surname Sommer in the United States.

Are there Sommer soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 161 soldiers with the Sommer surname appear in Civil War records.

Sommer

Q: What does the surname Sommer mean?

The surname Sommer means "One associated with summer or a resident of a place with summer in its name.". It is of German/Scandinavian origin.

Occupational

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 20,000 bearers in the United States #842 most common surname

Rare Common

Found throughout German-speaking regions and Scandinavia.

Sommer Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Sommer Surname

Frank H. Sommer

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Quick Facts

Origin: German/Scandinavian
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany and Scandinavia
Estimated Bearers: 20,000

War Records

161 soldiers with the Sommer surname found in Civil War records.

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