As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Fr.) From sommer, to sum or cast up; one who directs or commands. Summere, Dan., to sum up.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Language of origin: German

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