Explore the Family Name Samudio
The meaning of Samudio
Basque: variant of Zamudio. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Rafael, Carlos, Esperanza, Adolfo, Alberto, Alfredo, Basilio, Bulmaro, Cruz, Domingo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Samudio in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Samudio has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Samudio was ranked 24,513th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 21,553rd place, indicating a growth rate of 12.08%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 956 in 2000 to 1,211 in 2010, denoting an impressive growth of 26.67%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the population, there were about 0.35 named Samudio in 2000, which rose to 0.41 by 2010, marking an increase of 17.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,513 | #21,553 | 12.08% |
| Count | 956 | 1,211 | 26.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.41 | 17.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samudio
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the last name Samudio identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 86.30% identified as Hispanic, and although the proportion declined slightly to 85.55% in 2010, Hispanics still constitute the largest group under this surname. The second-largest group identifies as White, with a modest increase from 10.98% in 2000 to 11.15% in 2010. While the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 37.30% from 2000 to 2010, they still make up a small fraction of the total. The representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 21.43%. There were no individuals with the surname Samudio who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.3% | 85.55% | -0.87% |
| White | 10.98% | 11.15% | 1.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 1.73% | 37.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.66% | -21.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |