Explore the Family Name Samu
The meaning of Samu
1. Hungarian (also Sámu): from a pet form of the personal name Sámuel; see Samuel. 2. Indian: unexplained. 3. African (mainly Sierra Leone, Malawi, and Zimbabwe): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Samu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Samu has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 63,141st in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to the 62,531st position, reflecting a change of roughly 0.97%. The total count of this surname also rose from 296 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, indicating an increase of 8.11%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #62,531 | 0.97% |
| Count | 296 | 320 | 8.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samu
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Samu showed some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White held the majority, even though their percentage decreased from 78.72% to 71.56%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, with a rise from 6.08% to 15.94%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a minimal increase from 8.11% to 8.44%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races reduced from 3.72% to 1.88%. The Hispanic representation went from non-existent in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.72% | 71.56% | -9.1% |
| Black | 6.08% | 15.94% | 162.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.11% | 8.44% | 4.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.72% | 1.88% | -49.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |