A sumpter is an older term for a pack animal. Sumpter also subsequently became a surname and place name. It may refer to: Places United states Sumpter, Arkansas Sumpter, Oregon Sumpter, Texas, a ghost town Sumpter, Wisconsin, a town Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan People Barry Sumpter (born 1965), former American professional basketball player Donald Sumpter (born 1943), British actor Jeremy Sumpter (born 1989), American actor John Sumpter, scientist Justin Sumpter (born 1996), American football player Michael Sumpter (1947–2001), American serial killer Rachell Sumpter (born 1972), painter Tika Sumpter (born 1980), American actor See also Sumter (disambiguation) Fort Sumter