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

Sameer, 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 Sameer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sameer in America

Sameer is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sameer surname appeared 112 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 Sameer.

The history of the last name Sameer

The surname "SAMEER" has its roots in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and other parts of the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic word "samir," which means "companion" or "one who engages in conversation at night."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "SAMEER" can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age when Arabic culture flourished across the Middle East and North Africa. This period saw a significant expansion of trade routes and the spread of the Arabic language and Islamic civilization.

In ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical records, the name "SAMEER" is often associated with scholars, poets, and renowned figures of the time. One notable individual bearing this surname was Al-Sameer al-Qudsi, a renowned 9th-century Islamic philosopher and theologian from Jerusalem, known for his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his era.

The surname "SAMEER" also has connections to various place names and geographical locations throughout the Middle East. For instance, the town of Sameer in Yemen, which dates back to the medieval period, is believed to have derived its name from the same linguistic root as the surname.

Among the notable historical figures with the surname "SAMEER" is Ibn Sameer al-Andalusi (1107-1188), a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Andalusia, modern-day Spain. His works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary traditions of the region.

Another prominent individual was Abdulrahman Sameer (1778-1858), a respected Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic from the Ottoman Empire, who authored several influential works on Islamic theology and spirituality.

In the 20th century, Sameer Al-Qasim (1923-2005) was a renowned Palestinian poet and literary figure, whose poetry often explored themes of national identity and the Palestinian struggle. His works have been widely translated and studied across the Arab world.

It's worth noting that the surname "SAMEER" has also been adopted by various communities and cultures outside the Middle East, particularly in regions influenced by Arabic culture and language, such as South Asia and parts of Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sameer

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

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 Sameer 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.

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

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