Summers

Origins and Meaning

Summers is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "sum(m)er", which means "summer", indicating either someone who was born in the summer or someone who had a sunny disposition.

History and Distribution

The surname Summers is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who was associated with the season of summer or who may have been involved in agricultural work during the summer months.

Famous Individuals

  • Buffy Summers: A fictional character in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar.

  • Billy Summers: A character in the novel "Billy Summers" by Stephen King.

Variants

Variants of the surname Summers include Somers, Sommer, and Sumner.

There are approximately 18,139 people named Summers in the UK. That makes it the 482nd most common surname in Britain. Around 279 in a million people in Britain are named Summers.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert

Female

  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Laura
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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