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

Samarripas, 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 Samarripas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samarripas in America

Samarripas is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samarripas surname appeared 185 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 Samarripas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samarripas 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 Samarripas

The surname "SAMARRIPAS" is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "samarra," which means a thick woolen cloak or coat, and the suffix "-ipas," indicating a place name or topographic feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century. This document mentions a person named "Sancho Samarripas," who was a landowner in the village of Samarripas, located in the province of Álava, Basque Country.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family called "Samarripas" residing in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, also in the Basque Country. This family played a significant role in the local politics and governance of the region during that time.

The name "Samarripas" is closely associated with the village of the same name, which is believed to have derived its name from the Basque word "samarra," referring to the thick woolen cloaks worn by the local inhabitants. The village of Samarripas is located in the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the province of Álava.

Notable individuals with the surname "Samarripas" throughout history include:

1. Juan Samarripas (c. 1410 - 1482), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz during the 15th century.

2. María Samarripas (c. 1520 - 1588), a renowned herbalist and healer from the village of Samarripas, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.

3. Pedro Samarripas (1645 - 1711), a Basque architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.

4. Ignacio Samarripas (1775 - 1844), a military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Peninsular War against the French invasion.

5. Juana Samarripas (1892 - 1968), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first girls' schools in the Basque Country.

While the surname "Samarripas" is not as common today, it remains deeply rooted in the Basque culture and history, with its origins tracing back to the medieval era and the traditional way of life in the rural villages of northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samarripas

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

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

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