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

Samant, 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 Samant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samant in America

Samant is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samant surname appeared 306 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 Samant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samant 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 Samant

The surname Samant originated in India, deriving from the Sanskrit word 'Samanta', which means a feudatory or an auxiliary force. The name has a long and storied history, with roots dating back to ancient India and the feudal system of governance that existed during that time.

The earliest known references to the name Samant can be found in historical texts and inscriptions from the 7th century AD. These records mention individuals with this surname holding positions of importance within the court of various rulers and kingdoms across the Indian subcontinent.

One notable example is the Samant dynasty that ruled over parts of present-day Maharashtra and Karnataka between the 9th and 13th centuries. This dynasty played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the region during that era.

Another prominent figure bearing the Samant surname was Malhar Rao Samant, a renowned military leader from the 17th century. He served as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha forces under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, contributing significantly to the establishment of the Maratha Empire.

In the 19th century, Gopal Samant, a social reformer and educator, left an indelible mark on the Indian education system. Born in 1841, he dedicated his life to promoting education and advocating for the upliftment of marginalized communities.

Ramchandra Samant, born in 1889, was a renowned poet and playwright from Maharashtra. His works, written in the Marathi language, explored various aspects of human life and society, earning him a place among the literary greats of his time.

The Samant surname has also been associated with notable personalities in more recent history, such as Govind Samant, a distinguished Indian scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering during the latter half of the 20th century.

While the Samant surname has its origins in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its historical roots remain firmly entrenched in the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samant

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

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

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