Explore the Family Name Sampang
The meaning of Sampang
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sampang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sampang rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sampang was ranked 72,022nd most common name, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 63,873rd position, indicating an increase of 11.31%. In terms of counts, there were 252 individuals with this surname in 2000, which increased to 312 in 2010, translating to a growth of 23.81%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Sampang per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking a 22.22% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #63,873 | 11.31% |
| Count | 252 | 312 | 23.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sampang
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sampang also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most notably, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander constituted the majority of those with this surname, though their percentage slightly decreased from 88.1% in 2000 to 87.82% in 2010. There was a considerable increase in those identifying as two or more races, growing from 1.98% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010, a change of 62.12%. While the number of individuals identifying as White declined by about half from 3.57% to 1.92%, the Hispanic proportion modestly increased from 5.95% to 6.73%. No individuals with this surname identified themselves as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.1% | 87.82% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 5.95% | 6.73% | 13.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 3.21% | 62.12% |
| White | 3.57% | 1.92% | -46.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |