Explore the Family Name Samways
The meaning of Samways
English (Dorset): nickname from Middle English sam-wis(e) ‘dull, foolish’ (Old English sāmwīs).
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How common is the last name Samways in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Samways saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 119,644 and rose to 117,480 in 2010, representing a 1.81% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 134 in 2000 to 148 in 2010, a rise of 10.45%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,644 | #117,480 | 1.81% |
| Count | 134 | 148 | 10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samways
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Samways identify as White. In 2000, White individuals represented 90.30% of those with this surname, decreasing slightly to 89.86% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals increased from 7.46% in 2000 to 8.11% in 2010, marking an 8.71% change. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 89.86% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 7.46% | 8.11% | 8.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |