Explore the Family Name Samford
The meaning of Samford
English (Essex): variant of Sandford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Samford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Samford has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,996 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, this rank had slipped to 18,734, a decline of 4.1%. However, the actual number of people bearing the surname Samford increased marginally from 1,430 in 2000 to 1,465 in 2010, a growth of 2.45%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.53 to 0.5 during this period, marking a reduction of 5.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,996 | #18,734 | -4.1% |
| Count | 1,430 | 1,465 | 2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samford
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Samford, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 39.29%, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 71.43%. The majority of individuals with the surname Samford identified as White, maintaining a steady proportion of approximately 92% across both years. The Hispanic representation saw a notable increase of 46.22%, whereas the proportion of Black individuals decreased by 34.34%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw a minor increase of 12.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 91.81% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.48% | 46.22% |
| Black | 3.64% | 2.39% | -34.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 1.02% | 12.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 0.96% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.34% | -39.29% |