Explore the Family Name Samis
The meaning of Samis
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Samis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Samis has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 60,887th and by 2010 it dropped to 70,833rd, marking a decrease of 16.34%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 309 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, indicating a decline of 10.68%. The proportion per 100k of the surname Samis also reduced, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, which is an 18.18% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #70,833 | -16.34% |
| Count | 309 | 276 | -10.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samis
On the matter of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Samis surname are predominantly White, with a slight increase in percentage from 77.02% in 2000 to 77.54% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with the surname is American Indian and Alaskan Native, which saw an increase from 11.00% in 2000 to 13.04% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also grew by 56.48%, moving from 3.24% in 2000 to 5.07% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races decreased by 44.08%, going from 5.83% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with the Samis surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.02% | 77.54% | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11% | 13.04% | 18.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 5.07% | 56.48% |
| Two or More Races | 5.83% | 3.26% | -44.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |