Summerville

Meaning

Derived from a place name meaning 'summer settlement' or 'village associated with summer activities.'

Etymology

Combines Old English 'sumor' (summer) with 'ville' or 'vill' (village or settlement), indicating a place name origin. The surname likely indicates ancestral residence in a location with this name.

About the Summerville Surname

An English surname derived from a place name indicating a summer settlement or village. The name appears in both British and American records, suggesting colonial-era migration.

Distribution

Found in English-speaking countries, with significant presence in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Limited documentation of widely known historical figures

People with the Summerville Surname