The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Sommier family. Nickname surnames, such as Sommier, were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The family name Sommier is a name for a person born in the summer. The name comes from the Old German word "sumar," which means "summer."
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Early Origins of the Sommier family
The surname Sommier was first found in the region of Lower Franconia, where the name acquired a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. They later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries. They were always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.
Early History of the Sommier family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sommier research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1800, 1814, 1832 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Sommier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Sommier Spelling Variations
One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Sommier include Sommer, Sommers, Summers, Somer, Somers and others.
Early Notables of the Sommier family
Franz Joseph von Sommer (d. 1832), who published an innovative work on military training and took part in the 1814 campaign in France; Carl, his oldest son, was in the service of the Brunswick court, and he published an account of his journey... Another 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sommier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Sommier Ranking
France, the name Sommier is the 3,464th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Sommier family
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Sommiers to arrive in North America, and among them were: Adam Sommer, who came to Philadelphia in 1728; as did Hans Adam Sommer in 1743 at the age of 27; and Michael Sommer in 1737. Johann Sommer arrived in Texas in 1854.
