Explore the Family Name Samarin
The meaning of Samarin
1. Russian: habitational name for someone from the city of Samara. 2. Croatian: unexplained. It is also found in Slovenia. 3. Jewish (from Belarus): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Samarin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Samarin saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,109 in terms of prevalence, while in 2010 it moved up slightly to rank 48,060. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 413 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, representing a 6.54% increase. However, the proportion of people with the surname Samarin per 100k remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #48,060 | 0.1% |
| Count | 413 | 440 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samarin
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the surname Samarin between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though this percentage decreased from 92.01% in 2000 to 85.91% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 6.78% to 10.91%, and there was also a significant rise in the percentage identifying as two or more ethnicities, going from 1.21% to 2.27%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.01% | 85.91% | -6.63% |
| Hispanic | 6.78% | 10.91% | 60.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.27% | 87.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |