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

Samboy, 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 Samboy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samboy in America

Samboy is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samboy surname appeared 190 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 Samboy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samboy 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 Samboy

The surname SAMBOY has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century during the Spanish colonial era. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish term "zambo," which referred to individuals of mixed indigenous and African descent. This term was then localized and adapted into the Filipino language, resulting in the surname SAMBOY.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAMBOY surname can be found in the historical records of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines, particularly in the municipal archives of various towns and provinces. These records often documented the names of locals who interacted with the colonial authorities or were involved in various administrative matters.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the SAMBOY name appeared in several historical documents, such as land grants, legal proceedings, and census records. Notable examples include Juan SAMBOY, a landowner in the province of Pampanga in the late 1600s, and Maria SAMBOY, a resident of the city of Manila mentioned in a court record from the 1720s.

In the 19th century, the SAMBOY surname became more widely established and recognized. One prominent figure bearing this name was Pedro SAMBOY, a respected community leader and businessman in the town of Taal, Batangas, who lived from 1820 to 1892. Another notable individual was Dolores SAMBOY, a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights, born in 1841 in the province of Bulacan.

As the Philippine Republic emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the SAMBOY surname continued to be present in various historical records and documents. Among the notable individuals from this period was Antonio SAMBOY, a celebrated poet and writer who was born in 1875 in Manila and played an important role in the literary and cultural movements of the time.

Throughout the 20th century, the SAMBOY surname has remained a part of Philippine history and culture, with numerous individuals contributing to various fields, including politics, arts, and academia. One notable figure was Remedios SAMBOY, a pioneering physician and public health advocate who was born in 1908 and played a crucial role in improving healthcare access in rural communities.

While these historical accounts provide insight into the origins and significance of the SAMBOY surname, it is important to note that genealogical records and historical documentation from earlier periods may be incomplete or subject to variations in spelling and recording practices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samboy

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

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

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