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

Samel, 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 Samel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samel in America

Samel is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samel surname appeared 316 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 Samel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samel 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 Samel

The surname SAMEL is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "samelich," which means "together" or "combined." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a shared or communal dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SAMEL can be found in the town records of Bautzen, Saxony, in 1568. Here, a man named Hans SAMEL is listed as a landowner and farmer. The name is also found in other parts of Germany during this time period, with various spellings such as SAMMEL, SAML, and SAMMEL.

In the 17th century, the name SAMEL appears in the records of the city of Cologne, where a merchant named Johann SAMEL is mentioned in a trade document from 1638. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors may have moved to Cologne from another part of Germany, contributing to the spread of the surname.

During the 18th century, the name SAMEL continued to be documented in various parts of Germany. One notable individual was Friedrich SAMEL, a composer and organist born in Saxony in 1727. His works include several organ compositions and church cantatas.

As German immigrants began to settle in other parts of Europe and the Americas in the 19th century, the surname SAMEL was carried to new regions. One example is Carl SAMEL, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania, United States, in the 1850s and worked as a blacksmith.

Another notable figure was Johann SAMEL, a German artist born in 1860 who specialized in landscape paintings. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe during his lifetime.

In the early 20th century, the name SAMEL continued to be found in Germany, as well as in other countries with German immigrant populations. One example is Heinrich SAMEL, a German soldier who fought in World War I and was awarded the Iron Cross for his service.

While the surname SAMEL may not be among the most common in the world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in Germany. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, artists, and soldiers, contributing to the diversity of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samel

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

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

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