Sumner
1 of 3biographical name (1)
Sum·ner
ˈsəm-nər 
Charles 1811–1874 American statesman and orator
Sumner
2 of 3biographical name (2)
James Batcheller 1887–1955 American biochemist
Sumner
3 of 3biographical name (3)
William Graham 1840–1910 American sociologist and educator
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“Sumner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sumner. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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