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

Samedy, 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 Samedy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samedy in America

Samedy is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samedy surname appeared 234 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 Samedy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samedy 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 Samedy

The surname SAMEDY has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of West Bengal. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Samadhi," which means a state of intense concentration or trance-like meditation achieved by yogis and spiritual seekers.

SAMEDY is thought to have been initially bestowed upon individuals who practiced or were associated with spiritual practices and teachings. Some historical records suggest that the name was particularly prevalent among certain Hindu and Buddhist communities in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAMEDY surname can be found in a manuscript dated circa 1587, which mentions a renowned spiritual teacher named Swami Samedy Nath who resided in the holy city of Varanasi.

During the late 17th century, a notable figure named Shyam Sundar SAMEDY gained recognition for his contributions to the field of Ayurvedic medicine. Born in 1652 in the village of Nadia, he authored several influential treatises on traditional healing practices.

In the early 19th century, a renowned poet and philosopher, Rajnarayan SAMEDY (1783-1861), gained acclaim for his literary works that explored the concepts of spirituality and self-realization. His poetry collection, "Samadhi Gaan," remains widely celebrated to this day.

The SAMEDY surname also has a notable presence in the world of academia. One such figure was Bimal Krishna SAMEDY (1901-1972), a respected scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Sanskrit texts.

Another prominent individual was Manindra SAMEDY (1923-1998), a pioneering scientist and mathematician who played a pivotal role in the development of computer science in India. His groundbreaking work in theoretical computer science earned him international recognition.

While the SAMEDY surname has its roots in West Bengal, over the centuries, it has spread to various parts of India and even beyond, as individuals with this name have migrated and settled in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samedy

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

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

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