Sonn

Sonn is a surname of German origin. In onomastic sources, it is considered a surname that may reflect a nickname, a topographic feature, or a shortened form of related names, with etymology that is not uniformly established. Potential connections include roots in variants of the words for sun or son in historical German dialects, indicating diverse possible origins in different regions or periods.

The surname is most common in German-speaking countries, particularly Germany, with occurrences in Austria and Switzerland. Due to historical migration, bearers of the name are also found in North America, Australia, and other parts of the world, where the spelling has sometimes diverged or been anglicized.

As with many surnames, Sonn has been carried by individuals across a range of fields, including arts, sciences, and sports. No single figure is universally associated with the name in public records, reflecting its distribution across a broad demographic.

Variants and related forms include Sohn and Sonne, which share phonetic or etymological connections and may arise from similar linguistic origins or regional spellings. In addition to its use as a surname, Sonn can appear as a component in place names or descriptive local designations within German-speaking areas, though such uses are typically specific to individual localities rather than representing a separate geographic entity.