Explore the Family Name Samons
The meaning of Samons
English: variant of Sammons.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Samons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Samons has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranking at 25,926 in the year 2000 and then at 26,067 in 2010, it shows a -0.54% change in rank. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.62% during the same period, moving from 890 people in 2000 to 940 people in 2010. The proportion per 100k people decreased slightly by -3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,926 | #26,067 | -0.54% |
| Count | 890 | 940 | 5.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samons
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals varied changes from 2000 to 2010. White individuals holding the surname Samons saw a minor decrease from 93.15% to 90.64%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased, from 1.69% to 1.28%. On the other hand, those having two or more ethnic identities increased significantly from 1.57% to 3.40%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native grew from 0.67% to 1.17%. The proportions of Hispanic and Black individuals with the Samons surname also grew, from 1.24% to 1.38% and from 1.69% to 2.13% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.15% | 90.64% | -2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 3.4% | 116.56% |
| Black | 1.69% | 2.13% | 26.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.38% | 11.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 1.28% | -24.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 1.17% | 74.63% |