Explore the Family Name Samarripa
The meaning of Samarripa
Basque: Castilianized form of Zamarripa. This surname is apparently not found in Spain.
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How common is the last name Samarripa in the United States?
The surname Samarripa saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Samarripa ranked 68,782 in terms of commonality and rose to a rank of 57,234 in 2010, marking a change of 16.79%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased during that decade, with a count of 267 in 2000 and 356 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 33.33%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.1 to 0.12 over the same period, indicating an increase of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #57,234 | 16.79% |
| Count | 267 | 356 | 33.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samarripa
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Samarripa identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic rose from 84.27% in 2000 to 88.48% in 2010, marking a 5% increase. Individuals identifying as white made up the next largest group, although their proportion decreased from 11.24% to 8.43% over the decade, a reduction of 25%. Notably, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, black, or two or more races in either year. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native was only registered in 2000, with a proportion of 1.87%, but was suppressed for the 2010 census for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.27% | 88.48% | 5% |
| White | 11.24% | 8.43% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |