Find out how popular the last name Samalot is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Samalot.

Samalot, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Samalot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samalot in America

Samalot is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samalot surname appeared 129 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Samalot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samalot to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Samalot

The surname SAMALOT has its origins in medieval France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French words "sam" and "lot," which together meant "a lot of land." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who owned or controlled a large estate or landholding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SAMALOT can be found in the Cartulary of Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to 1180. The document mentions a certain "Robertus de Samalot," indicating that the name was already in use during that period.

In the 13th century, the name SAMALOT appeared in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. This suggests that the name may have been most prevalent in these areas during the Middle Ages.

The name SAMALOT is closely associated with the legendary figure of King Arthur and the tales of Camelot. It is believed that the name SAMALOT may have been derived from the fictional place name "Camelot," which was popularized in Arthurian legends and literature.

One notable bearer of the SAMALOT name was Jean de SAMALOT (1325-1392), a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He is mentioned in several historical chronicles of the time, including the "Chroniques de Froissart."

Another prominent figure with the SAMALOT surname was Philippe de SAMALOT (1460-1528), a French nobleman and statesman who served as a diplomat and advisor to King Francis I. He played a significant role in the negotiations of the Treaty of Noyon in 1516.

In the 16th century, the name SAMALOT appeared in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy, where a family of that name held lands and titles. One member, Jacques de SAMALOT (1520-1589), was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on legal and philosophical topics.

During the 17th century, the name SAMALOT was found in the records of the French province of Languedoc. A notable figure from this period was Marie de SAMALOT (1645-1719), a noblewoman and philanthropist who established several charitable institutions in the city of Montpellier.

In the 18th century, the SAMALOT name gained prominence in the French military, with several officers bearing the surname. One such individual was General Antoine de SAMALOT (1735-1807), who served in the French Revolutionary Wars and was later awarded the title of Baron by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samalot

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Samalot.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Samalot was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Samalot has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Samalot was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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