Explore the Family Name Samms
The meaning of Samms
English (Essex): variant of Sams.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Samms in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Samms has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,700th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the rank of 27,646, marking an upwards shift of 3.67%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, growing by 11.4% from 781 in 2000 to 870 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,700 | #27,646 | 3.67% |
| Count | 781 | 870 | 11.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samms
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the population carrying the Samms surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as white decreased slightly from 51.34% to 49.08%, while those identifying as black saw an increase of 6% from 39.69% to 42.07%. The ethnicity identified as two or more races also showed a decrease, dropping by 19.41% from 3.71% to 2.99%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic segment experienced a growth of 16.67%, increasing from 3.84% to 4.48%. No change was observed for the categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.34% | 49.08% | -4.4% |
| Black | 39.69% | 42.07% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 4.48% | 16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 3.71% | 2.99% | -19.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |