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Sommer (1)

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage German, English

Meaning & History

Means "summer", from Old High German sumar or Old English sumor. This was a nickname for a cheerful person, someone who lived in a sunny spot, or a farmer who had to pay taxes in the summer.
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nicknames, seasons, summer, sun
Entry updated January 22, 2019
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