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

Sambula, 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 Sambula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sambula in America

Sambula is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sambula surname appeared 272 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 Sambula.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sambula 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 Sambula

The surname Sambula has its origins in the Mediterranean region, specifically in the areas around modern-day Italy and Greece. It is believed to have derived from an ancient Greek word "sambulos," which means "one who celebrates" or "one who revels." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in festivities or celebrations, possibly as performers or organizers.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Sambula can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire in the 6th and 7th centuries. Several historical documents from this period mention individuals bearing this surname, such as Sambula Stephanos, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Thessaloniki during the reign of Emperor Justinian.

In the late medieval period, the Sambula name appears in various records from the Italian city-states. One notable figure was Pietro Sambula, a renowned painter from Florence who lived between 1425 and 1492. His works can still be found in several churches and galleries across Italy.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Samboli, Sambuli, and Samboli. In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Juan Sambula is mentioned in accounts of the Spanish conquest of the Americas, though little is known about his specific achievements.

The Sambula name can also be found in historical records from the Balkan region, particularly in areas that were once part of the Ottoman Empire. One notable individual was Marko Sambula, a Serbian military leader who fought against the Ottomans in the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, a German philosopher named Wilhelm Sambula gained recognition for his work on ethics and morality. He was born in 1820 and lived until 1895, publishing several influential texts during his lifetime.

While the Sambula surname may not be as widespread today as some other European names, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy that spans various cultures and regions, reflecting the diverse origins and migrations of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sambula

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

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

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