Explore the Family Name Samm
The meaning of Samm
1. North German: unexplained. 2. English (Bedfordshire): variant of Sam.
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How common is the last name Samm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Samm has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Samm was the 63,450th most popular surname in the United States and dropped slightly in rank to 65,066 by 2010, marking a 2.55% decrease. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 294 to 305 during the same period, representing a growth rate of 3.74%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #65,066 | -2.55% |
| Count | 294 | 305 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samm
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as white maintained the majority within the Samm surname, increasing slightly from 77.55% in 2000 to 78.69% by 2010. There was a notable increase among those identifying as Black, rising from 10.88% to 12.79%. However, there were drops in the number of people identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, decreasing by 24.84% and 20.59% respectively. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races remained unchanged, with no individuals identified under these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.55% | 78.69% | 1.47% |
| Black | 10.88% | 12.79% | 17.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.78% | 4.59% | -20.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 2.3% | -24.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |