SANSUM
Sansum
Origin: Sansum is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Samson", meaning "having great strength". The name is believed to have been introduced to England by the Normans following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Distribution: The surname Sansum is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, with a concentration in the southern counties, particularly in Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Gloucestershire.
Notable Bearers:
- James Sansum (b. 1989): British professional boxer from Swindon, known for his success in the super-bantamweight division.
- Pamela Sansum (1927-2014): English actress best known for her work on stage and in television dramas during the mid-20th century.
Coat of Arms: The Sansum family does not have an officially recognised coat of arms, as coats of arms are granted to individuals rather than entire surnames. However, individuals with the surname Sansum may choose to have a coat of arms designed and registered for their own use.
Variations: Variants of the Sansum surname include Sampson, Sampsonn, Sanxun, and Sanzzum.
Historical Significance: Throughout history, individuals bearing the Sansum surname would likely have been involved in a variety of occupations, common of the time. These could have included agricultural work, trade professions, or even military service. As with many surnames, the significance and meaning of the Sansum name would have evolved over generations.
There are approximately 512 people named Sansum in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Sansum.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alistair
- Antony
- Chris
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
Female
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Gemma
- Jayne
- Jean
- Joanne
- Kirsty
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Susan