Explore the Family Name Sammon
The meaning of Sammon
English and Irish (Mayo): variant of Salmon. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sammon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sammon saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 18,560 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 22,047, representing an 18.79% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a decrease over this period from 1,371 in 2000 to 1,176 in 2010, a change of -14.22%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also dropped by 21.57%, going from 0.51 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,560 | #22,047 | -18.79% |
| Count | 1,371 | 1,176 | -14.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.4 | -21.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sammon
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sammon, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find some shifts between 2000 to 2010. Although the majority identified as White (93.65% in 2000 and 92.43% in 2010), there were changes within other ethnic groups. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase of 75%, rising from 0.44% to 0.77%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation grew by 48.63%, moving from 2.92% to 4.34%. However, those identifying as Black decreased by 56%, from 1.75% to 0.77%. The category for Two or more races saw a slight decrease of 4.03%. Interestingly, in 2010, 0.51% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 92.43% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 4.34% | 48.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.19% | -4.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.77% | 75% |
| Black | 1.75% | 0.77% | -56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |