Explore the Family Name Samaan
The meaning of Samaan
Arabic (Levant and Egypt): most likely a variant of Samman ‘butter-merchant’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Semaan. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Kamel, Mousa, Nader, Adnan, Asaad, Ashraf, Ayoub, Azmi, Bahjat, Chawki, Ehsan, Fadel.
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How common is the last name Samaan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Samaan has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,227 and by 2010, it climbed to rank 25,003 - an impressive jump of 22.42%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a significant rise, going from 674 in 2000 to 994 in 2010. This shows a growth of 47.48%, meaning that more people identified as Samaans during this period. Moreover, the proportion per 100k people also grew by 36.0%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #25,003 | 22.42% |
| Count | 674 | 994 | 47.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.34 | 36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samaan
The ethnicity breakdown for the Samaan surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Samaans identifying as White increased from 82.49% to 90.64%, implying a greater representation of this ethnic identity among Samaans over time. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 14.09% to 5.33%. The small percentage of Samaans identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable with a slight decrease from 2.67% to 2.62%. Interestingly, the 2010 census also accounted for a new addition of Black ethnic identity at 1.21%, which was not present in the 2000 census data. There were no Samaans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.49% | 90.64% | 9.88% |
| Two or More Races | 14.09% | 5.33% | -62.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 2.62% | -1.87% |
| Black | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |