Explore the Family Name Samel
The meaning of Samel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Samuel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Yetta.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Samel in the United States?
The surname Samel has seen a decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 54,880 and by 2010, its rank had fallen to 63,218, marking a decline of 15.19%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 351 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, a reduction of nearly 10%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents fell by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #63,218 | -15.19% |
| Count | 351 | 316 | -9.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samel
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Samel, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of Asians/Pacific Islanders with this surname significantly increased by 72.11%, from 5.7% in 2000 to 9.81% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those who identified as belonging to two or more races slightly decreased by 11.23%. The majority of individuals with the Samel surname identified as White, although this percentage also decreased from 87.46% in 2000 to 85.44% in 2010. For the Hispanic and Black communities, the data shows a decrease to zero percent in 2010. Lastly, there were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives recorded with the Samel surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.46% | 85.44% | -2.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.7% | 9.81% | 72.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 2.53% | -11.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |