Explore the Family Name Samaha
The meaning of Samaha
Arabic (mainly Egypt and Lebanon): from a personal name based on Arabic samāḥa ‘magnanimity’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Fadi, Fouad, Mohamed, Nabeel, Abdallah, Adib, Afif, Ahmad, Ahmed, Bassel, Chafic, Ehab. French Jean-Paul, Antoine, Camil, Emile, Gaston, Georges, Huguette, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Samaha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Samaha has been increasing in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 31,235th most common surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 28,525th position, reflecting an 8.68% increase in rank. The count of individuals with the Samaha surname also grew from 702 to 836 between 2000 and 2010 which is a considerable 19.09% change. Moreover, the proportion of people named Samaha per 100,000 increased by 7.69%, from 0.26 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #28,525 | 8.68% |
| Count | 702 | 836 | 19.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.28 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samaha
As for the ethnic identity associated with Samaha, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 92.88% in 2000 to 89.83% in 2010. The proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases, moving from 1.57% to 1.91% and 2.42% to 2.99% respectively. The category of "Two or more races" saw the most significant increase, going from 2.99% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010. During both these Census years, there were no reports of individuals with the Samaha surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.88% | 89.83% | -3.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 4.55% | 52.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.99% | 23.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.57% | 1.91% | 21.66% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |