Explore the Family Name Samsa
The meaning of Samsa
1. Slovenian and Croatian: probably from a short form of the Biblical personal name Samson. 2. Hungarian; Czech (Šamša): from a pet form of the personal name Samuel (Hungarian Sámuel).
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How common is the last name Samsa in the United States?
The surname Samsa, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 60,887 and by 2010, it had fallen to 64,721, indicating a drop of 6.3%. The count also saw a slight reduction, from 309 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.65%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #64,721 | -6.3% |
| Count | 309 | 307 | -0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samsa
On the ethnicity front, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Samsa between 2000 and 2010. The share of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both dropped to zero by 2010 from 2.91% and 1.62% respectively in 2000. However, those reporting their ethnicity as White rose slightly by 2.42%, constituting 94.46% of the people with this surname in 2010, up from 92.23% in 2000. The percentage of people who identified as belonging to two or more races increased by 34.54%, from 1.94% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. There were no changes for people identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 94.46% | 2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.61% | 34.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |