Explore the Family Name Sambol
The meaning of Sambol
Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): possibly a variant of Sambor. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Sima.
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How common is the last name Sambol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sambol" increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sambol ranked 75,466 in terms of popularity, but it rose to a rank of 72,332 by 2010, reflecting an increase of 4.15 percent. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 238 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, representing a 13.03 percent increase. Despite these increases, the proportion of individuals with the Sambol surname per 100,000 population remained at 0.09 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #72,332 | 4.15% |
| Count | 238 | 269 | 13.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sambol
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Sambol" identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.44 percent in 2000 to 88.10 percent in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black showed a notable increase, rising from 2.52 percent in 2000 to 5.58 percent in 2010. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.52 percent to 2.60 percent. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were consistently absent from the data. A new category appeared in 2010, with 2.97 percent of those carrying the Sambol surname identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.44% | 88.1% | -4.69% |
| Black | 2.52% | 5.58% | 121.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.6% | 3.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |