Explore the Family Name Samec
The meaning of Samec
1. Czech and Slovak: from samec ‘male’ (an animal), probably used as a nickname for a strong, energetic man. 2. Czech: possibly also from a pet form of the personal name Samuel. 3. Slovenian: nickname for a loner or topographic name for someone who lived in a secluded spot, from samec ‘loner, solitary person’, also ‘bachelor’. Alternatively, it may be from samec ‘male’ (an animal); compare Czech and Slovak name above.
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How common is the last name Samec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Samec has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 59916 to 61899, a change of -3.31%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has seen an increase during this same period, with the total number rising from 315 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.86%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people decreased by 8.33%, indicating that while the number of individuals with this surname grew, the overall population growth outpaced it.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #61,899 | -3.31% |
| Count | 315 | 324 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samec
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Samec, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 93.02% of those with the surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly by 1.86% to 94.75% in 2010. There was also representation from two or more races, with a decrease from 3.49% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 2.22% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No data were recorded for Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 94.75% | 1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 2.16% | -38.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |