Explore the Family Name Sammy
The meaning of Sammy
1. Muslim (mainly Bangladesh): variant of Sami. 2. Indian: variant of Swamy. This surname is found mainly in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; in India it is rare.
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How common is the last name Sammy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sammy has increased by nearly 20% between 2000 and 2010, moving up in rank from 53,556th to 43,077th. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose by almost 39%, from 362 to 502, resulting in an increase in its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.13 to 0.17 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #43,077 | 19.57% |
| Count | 362 | 502 | 38.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.17 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sammy
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the surname Sammy, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders and Whites with this surname decreased by about 19% and 12% respectively, while the representation of Two or more races dropped drastically by over 63%. However, there was a significant rise in the Black community carrying this surname, climbing by 55.46%. Additionally, the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities began to appear in the data for this surname in 2010, previously having been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30.11% | 46.81% | 55.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.86% | 20.12% | -19.07% |
| White | 21.27% | 18.73% | -11.94% |
| Two or More Races | 20.17% | 7.37% | -63.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.39% | 0% |