Explore the Family Name Samelson
The meaning of Samelson
Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Samuel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Kalmen, Moty, Pinchas.
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How common is the last name Samelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Samelson saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 76,946, but by 2010, it fell to 83,834, a decline of nearly 9%. The number of individuals with this last name also dropped from 232 to 224, marking a decrease of 3.45%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly lowered from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #83,834 | -8.95% |
| Count | 232 | 224 | -3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samelson
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Samelson as per the Decennial U.S. Census, some changes are evident over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname, 87.93%, identified as White. This figure slightly decreased to 83.93% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 3.02% to 4.46%, and those identifying as Hispanic experienced a substantial increase from 2.59% to 4.46%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black rose from 4.74% to 5.80%. There were no percentages given for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native, suggesting these categories may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.93% | 83.93% | -4.55% |
| Black | 4.74% | 5.8% | 22.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.02% | 4.46% | 47.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.46% | 72.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |