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

Samanie, 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 Samanie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samanie in America

Samanie is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samanie surname appeared 187 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 Samanie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samanie 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 Samanie

The surname "SAMANIE" originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran and Iraq. It dates back to the 7th century AD, during the early days of the Islamic caliphates. The name is derived from the Arabic word "samani," which means "sky-colored" or "azure."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the historical chronicles of the Samanid Empire, a Persian dynasty that ruled over parts of Central Asia and modern-day Iran from 819 to 999 AD. The Samanids were known for their patronage of arts, literature, and science, and it is believed that the surname "SAMANIE" may have been associated with individuals who served within the court or administration of this influential empire.

In the 10th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "SAMANIE" was Abu Nasr Mansur bin Ali al-Samani, a prominent theologian and scholar who lived in the city of Bukhara, which was a major center of learning and culture during the Samanid era. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology were widely studied and respected throughout the region.

During the medieval period, the surname "SAMANIE" also appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Persian and Arabic-speaking world. For example, there are mentions of individuals with this surname in the chronicles of the Seljuk Empire, which succeeded the Samanids and ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East in the 11th and 12th centuries.

Another noteworthy figure was Abul-Qasim al-Samani, a 10th-century poet and writer who hailed from the city of Marv, located in modern-day Turkmenistan. His works, which included poetry and prose, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the rich literary traditions of the region.

In the 12th century, Ibn al-Samani, a renowned historian and genealogist from the city of Merv, authored a comprehensive work titled "Al-Ansab," which chronicled the lineages and genealogies of prominent Arab and Persian families. This work remains an important source for scholars studying the social and cultural history of the Middle East during the medieval period.

As the centuries passed, the surname "SAMANIE" continued to be found in various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia, often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or influence within religious, cultural, or academic circles. While the exact origins and meanings of surnames can sometimes be obscured by the passage of time, the legacy of the "SAMANIE" name remains intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of the Islamic world during its golden age.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samanie

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

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 Samanie 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 Samanie 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 Samanie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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