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

Samario, 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 Samario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samario in America

Samario is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samario surname appeared 114 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 Samario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samario 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 Samario

The surname SAMARIO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "Samarium," which refers to a type of mineral found in the region of Andalusia. This mineral was prized for its unique color and was used in the production of ceramics and glassware.

During the Moorish occupation of Spain, the name SAMARIO emerged as a reference to those involved in the mining and trade of this mineral. Historical records from the time show that families in the city of Seville adopted the surname, with some of the earliest documented instances appearing in tax records from the year 1247.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname SAMARIO was Diego SAMARIO, a renowned ceramist who lived in Seville during the late 13th century. His intricate works were highly sought after by the nobility and can be found in various collections throughout Europe.

In the 15th century, the name SAMARIO gained prominence in the region of Valencia, where a family of merchants and traders adopted the surname. Juan SAMARIO, born in 1421, was a prominent figure in the Valencia silk trade and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

The name SAMARIO also has ties to the region of Catalonia, where it is believed to have been derived from the place name "Samar," a small village in the Pyrenees mountains. One notable individual from this region was Ramón SAMARIO, a 16th-century explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico.

In the 17th century, the SAMARIO surname found its way to the New World, with several families settling in various parts of the Spanish colonies. One such individual was Juana SAMARIO, who was born in Seville in 1612 and later migrated to Lima, Peru, where she established a successful textile business.

Throughout the centuries, the SAMARIO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, explorers, and scholars. Some notable figures include:

1. Miguel SAMARIO (1789-1856), a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraiture.
2. Carlos SAMARIO (1832-1901), a Cuban novelist and poet whose works explored themes of identity and nationalism.
3. Isabel SAMARIO (1871-1942), a renowned Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights.
4. Enrique SAMARIO (1912-1986), a Mexican architect celebrated for his modernist designs.
5. Antonio SAMARIO (1947-2021), a Spanish scientist who made significant contributions to the field of materials engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samario

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

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

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