Summary

The surname Rumsey has an English origin and is derived from the place name Romsay or Ramsay, meaning 'wild garlic island'. It can also refer to a person from Ramsey, a town in Cambridgeshire or Ramsey Island in Wales. The name has a long history and was often associated with landowners and nobility in medieval England.
There are
5226
Rumseys in the USA
Rumsey is the
6497th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Rumsey

EdwardRumsey

Edward Rumsey was a British architect renowned for his neoclassical designs during the 18th century.

FrancesRumsey

Frances Rumsey was an American suffragette and women's rights advocate in the early 20th century.

HenryRumsey

Henry Rumsey was an English inventor known for his contributions to the development of steam engine technology in the 19th century.

IsabellaRumsey

Isabella Rumsey was an Australian artist and painter recognized for her landscape masterpieces during the late 19th century.

JohnRumsey

John Rumsey was an American politician who served as a senator from Illinois in the mid-19th century.

Rumsey Genealogy

Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the Rumsey surname occurred across various countries and time periods. The precise details and reasons behind these movements are not available.