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

Samarrón, 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 Samarrón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samarrón in America

Samarrón is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samarrón surname appeared 167 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 Samarrón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samarrón 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 Samarrón

The surname "SAMARRON" has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "samarrón," which referred to a type of leather garment or coat worn by shepherds and farmers. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in pastoral or agricultural occupations.

The earliest known records of the surname can be traced back to the regions of Aragon and Navarre in northern Spain. Historical documents from this area mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as "Samarron," "Samaron," and "Samarrone." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and spelling variations common during that time.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname is found in the "Becerro de Benavides," a 12th-century manuscript containing records of landowners and noble families in the region of Aragon. This document mentions a certain "Pedro Samarron," who was a landowner in the village of Bielsa.

During the 15th century, the name appears in records from the city of Zaragoza, where a notable figure named "Juan Samarron" was a prominent merchant and member of the local guild. His descendants continued to use the surname and played influential roles in the city's economic and social spheres.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Samarron family migrated to the New World, settling in various regions of Spanish America. One notable individual was "Diego Samarron," who was born in Seville, Spain, in 1542 and later became a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the Viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico).

Another notable figure bearing the surname was "María Samarron," a 17th-century poet and writer from Valladolid, Spain, known for her contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Her works, including a collection of sonnets and love poems, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the surname was also found in the Basque region of Spain, where a military officer named "Ignacio Samarron" served in the Spanish Army and participated in the Napoleonic Wars. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership during several battles.

Throughout history, the surname "SAMARRON" has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds, including landowners, merchants, writers, military personnel, and more. While its origins can be traced back to the pastoral and agricultural roots of medieval Spain, the name has since spread across the world, reflecting the diverse histories and experiences of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samarrón

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

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

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