Explore the Family Name Sammis
The meaning of Sammis
North German: from a pet form of the personal name Samuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sammis in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sammis decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sammis ranked as the 31,339th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 34,314th. The overall count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 699 in 2000 to 661 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 5.44%. Likewise, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #34,314 | -9.49% |
| Count | 699 | 661 | -5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sammis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sammis shifted somewhat over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, a significant majority, or 97.57%, identified as White, which dipped slightly to 95.92% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased marginally from 0.86% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation of Two or More Races in 2000, but by 2010, this category accounted for 1.51%. Black representation also emerged in 2010, accounting for 0.76%, whereas there had been none in 2000. Conversely, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation disappeared entirely by 2010 after previously accounting for 0.72% in 2000. The Hispanic population remained constant at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 95.92% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.91% | 5.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |