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

Sámano, 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 Sámano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sámano in America

Sámano is the 9195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sámano surname appeared 3,547 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sámano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sámano 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 Sámano

The surname Samano has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "samano," which means "willow tree." This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or had some association with willow trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrias de Castilla, a medieval census document from the 14th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Samano, Samanio, and Samaniego, reflecting the variations that emerged over time.

During the 15th century, the surname gained prominence in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in Cantabria and Asturias. Many historical records from this period mention individuals bearing the name Samano, indicating their presence and influence in these areas.

One notable figure was Juan de Samano, a 15th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader from the town of Samano in Cantabria. He played a significant role in the Reconquista, the Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

In the 16th century, the surname Samano spread to the New World as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured across the Atlantic. Juan de Samano, born in 1525 in Santander, Spain, was among the first to carry the name to the Americas, settling in what is now Mexico.

Another prominent individual was Alonso de Samano, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator. He participated in various expeditions to the Americas and is credited with mapping and charting several coastal regions in present-day Chile and Peru.

During the 17th century, the Samano family established itself in various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Philippines. One notable figure from this period was Gaspar de Samano, a Spanish colonist and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of the Philippines during the early stages of Spanish rule.

In the 18th century, the Samano surname gained recognition in the field of education. Francisco Samano, born in 1721 in Madrid, was a renowned educator and author who founded several schools and wrote influential treatises on teaching methods.

As the surname spread across the globe, it underwent various linguistic adaptations and spelling variations, such as Samaniego, Samanez, and Samaniego, reflecting the diverse cultural influences it encountered in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sámano

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

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

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