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

Sambolin, 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 Sambolin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sambolin in America

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

The Sambolin 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 Sambolin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sambolin 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 Sambolin

The surname Sambolin is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the autonomous communities of Galicia and Asturias. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

Sambolin is thought to be derived from the Latin word "sambucus," which means "elder tree" or "elderberry bush." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with elder trees, possibly indicating their occupation or proximity to areas where these plants thrived.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sambolin can be found in the "Tumbo Negro de Santiago," a medieval cartulary from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, dated around the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Pero Sambolin," who was likely a landowner or notable figure in the region.

During the 14th century, there are records of a "Juan Sambolin" who served as a royal notary in the court of King Alfonso XI of Castile (1311-1350). This suggests that the name had gained some prominence and was associated with individuals of professional stature.

In the 16th century, a renowned Spanish explorer and conquistador named Gonzalo Sambolin participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru, alongside Francisco Pizarro. Sambolin played a significant role in the subjugation of the indigenous populations and the establishment of Spanish rule in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the Sambolin surname was Diego Sambolin, a 17th-century Spanish playwright and dramatist. He is best known for his works "La Vida es Sueño" (Life is a Dream) and "El Alcalde de Zalamea" (The Mayor of Zalamea), which explored themes of honor, justice, and the complexities of human existence.

In the 19th century, a Spanish philosopher and educator named Emilio Sambolin made significant contributions to the field of education. He advocated for progressive teaching methods and the incorporation of practical skills into the curriculum, influencing educational reforms in Spain and Latin America.

While the name Sambolin has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to the Spanish colonization and migration patterns. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insights into the surname's early roots and its connection to the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sambolin

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

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

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