Explore the Family Name Sammet
The meaning of Sammet
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Samet. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Aloysius.
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How common is the last name Sammet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sammet has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sammet was ranked as the 57,406th most common last name, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 59,901st position, representing a -4.35% change. However, while its rank decreased, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 332 to 337, a growth of 1.51%. The proportion of individuals with the Sammet surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, showing an overall decrease of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #59,901 | -4.35% |
| Count | 332 | 337 | 1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sammet
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Sammet surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.80% of those with the Sammet surname identified as White, which slightly diminished to 97.03% by 2010, recording a -1.79% change. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Sammet surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 97.03% | -1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |