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

Sambor, 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 Sambor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sambor in America

Sambor is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sambor surname appeared 252 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 Sambor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sambor 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 Sambor

The surname "SAMBOR" has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old Polish word "sambor," which means "self-defense" or "self-sufficient." The name was likely given to individuals who were known for their self-reliance and ability to fend for themselves.

The earliest recorded instance of the name "SAMBOR" can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a medieval document from the Archdiocese of Gniezno in Poland, dated around 1180. This document mentions a landowner named Sambor who held property in the region of Greater Poland.

In the 13th century, the name "SAMBOR" appeared in the Księga Henrykowska, an important historical source from the Cistercian monastery in Henryków, Lower Silesia. This manuscript mentions a nobleman named Sambor who was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "SAMBOR" was Sambor of Tczew, a Polish nobleman born in the late 14th century. He served as a courtier to King Władysław II Jagiełło and played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian union.

In the 16th century, the name "SAMBOR" was associated with the village of Samborzec, located in the Lublin Voivodeship of eastern Poland. This place name likely derived from the surname, indicating that the village may have been founded or owned by a person named Sambor.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "SAMBOR" was Jan Sambor, a Polish military commander who lived in the 17th century. He fought in the Polish-Muscovite War and was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the name "SAMBOR" gained some literary prominence through the works of Polish writer and poet Adam Mickiewicz. In his epic poem "Pan Tadeusz," Mickiewicz featured a character named Sambor, a wealthy landowner and respected member of the local gentry.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname "SAMBOR" have left their mark in various fields, including art, politics, and academia, further solidifying the name's legacy in Polish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sambor

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

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

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