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

Samblanet, 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 Samblanet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samblanet in America

Samblanet is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samblanet surname appeared 144 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 Samblanet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samblanet 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 Samblanet

The surname Samblanet originated in the southwestern region of France, specifically in the areas surrounding the city of Toulouse. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was derived from the Old Occitan word "samblanier," which referred to a producer or seller of a coarse woolen cloth known as "samblan."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samblanet appears in a document from 1287, which mentions a Jean Samblanet, a cloth merchant from the village of Lavaur. This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the textile trade.

In the 14th century, the Samblanet family gained prominence in the region of Languedoc, where they held land and positions of influence. Notable members included Pierre Samblanet (c. 1320 - 1389), a wealthy landowner and advisor to the Count of Foix, and Guilhem Samblanet (c. 1375 - 1441), a renowned scholar who studied at the University of Montpellier.

During the 16th century, the name Samblanet spread to other parts of France, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in regions such as Provence and Dauphiné. One notable figure from this period was Jeanne Samblanet (c. 1525 - 1602), a influential merchant from Marseille who played a significant role in the city's trade with the Mediterranean.

As the centuries passed, the name Samblanet continued to be associated with various professions and social standings. In the 18th century, the name appeared in records from the city of Lyon, where Étienne Samblanet (1725 - 1798) was a respected silk weaver and member of the city's guild.

Another important figure from this era was Jacques Samblanet (1745 - 1813), a military officer who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and rose to the rank of brigadier general under Napoleon Bonaparte.

By the 19th century, the Samblanet surname had spread across France and beyond, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of Europe and even in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Émile Samblanet (1837 - 1912), a French artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from rural life in Provence.

Throughout its history, the surname Samblanet has been associated with a diverse range of professions and social backgrounds, from humble cloth merchants to landowners, scholars, and military officers. Despite its widespread dispersal, the name remains rooted in its origins as a designation for those involved in the textile industry of southwestern France during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samblanet

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

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

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