Explore the Family Name Sampayo
The meaning of Sampayo
Portuguese and Galician: variant of Sampaio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sampayo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sampayo has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 54,385th while by 2010, it garnered a higher standing at rank 38,640, indicating a rise of approximately 28.95%. The count of individuals with this surname also escalated from 355 to 572 within this period, marking a significant growth of about 61.13%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Sampayo per 100,000 increased by 46.15% from 0.13 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #38,640 | 28.95% |
| Count | 355 | 572 | 61.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.19 | 46.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sampayo
Turning our attention to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sampayo identify as Hispanic. This ethnic group accounts for 88.73% in 2000 and 88.46% in 2010, showing a marginal decline of 0.30%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White made up 8.73% in 2000, slightly dropping to 8.22% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also dwindled from 1.69% to 1.57%, experiencing a decrease of 7.10%. Notably, there were no individuals of Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent recorded in either year. The Black community, however, emerged in 2010 with a representation of 1.05%, after having no presence in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.73% | 88.46% | -0.3% |
| White | 8.73% | 8.22% | -5.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 1.57% | -7.1% |
| Black | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |