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

Samaroo, 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 Samaroo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samaroo in America

Samaroo is the 18685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samaroo surname appeared 1,471 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 Samaroo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samaroo 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 Samaroo

The surname Samaroo has its origins in India, tracing back to the 17th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'samara', meaning battle or war, and is believed to have been initially used as a title for warriors or soldiers.

The earliest known record of the Samaroo name can be found in the historical chronicles of the Maratha Empire, where it was associated with several military commanders who served under the Peshwas, the prime ministers of the empire. One notable figure was Malhar Rao Samaroo, a renowned cavalry leader who fought in the Battle of Panipat in 1761.

As the Maratha Empire expanded its influence across the Indian subcontinent, the Samaroo surname spread to different regions, including present-day Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Goa. Over time, variations in spelling emerged, such as Samroo, Samarau, and Samarao.

In the 19th century, several members of the Samaroo family were prominent landlords and zamindars (landowners) in the Deccan Plateau region of India. One such figure was Govind Rao Samaroo, who owned vast tracts of land in the Marathwada region and was known for his philanthropic efforts in building schools and community centers.

During the British colonial era, some individuals bearing the Samaroo surname migrated to other parts of the British Empire, including the Caribbean and Africa. In the late 19th century, Mohan Samaroo, a wealthy merchant from Bombay, established a successful trading business in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and his descendants continue to reside in the Caribbean region.

Another notable figure was Sardar Bachan Singh Samaroo, a Sikh military leader who served in the British Indian Army during World War I. He was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915.

In more recent times, the Samaroo surname has been carried by individuals across various fields, including academia, arts, and sports. One such example is Susheel Samaroo, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who received the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2006 for his contributions to the performing arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samaroo

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

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

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