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

Samilton, 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 Samilton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samilton in America

Samilton is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samilton surname appeared 114 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 Samilton.

The history of the last name Samilton

The surname SAMILTON has its origins in the British Isles, with records indicating it first appeared in the early 11th century. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "sam" meaning "half" or "partially" and "hilt" meaning "hill" or "ridge." This suggests the name may have referred to someone who lived on or near a partial or small hill or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Samhiltun." This record indicates that a family with this surname was residing in the county of Wiltshire, England, during the time of the Norman Conquest.

By the 13th century, variations of the name had emerged, including "Samylton" and "Sameleton." These variations appeared in various medieval manuscripts and documents from various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Sir John SAMILTON, a English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. He was born around 1320 and died in battle in 1369.

Another prominent individual was Elizabeth SAMILTON, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Derbyshire, England, who lived during the 16th century. She was born in 1523 and passed away in 1598, leaving a significant portion of her estate to support local churches and schools.

In the 17th century, a branch of the SAMILTON family settled in Scotland, where the name became associated with the town of Hamilton, located in South Lanarkshire. One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Alexander SAMILTON, a successful merchant and trader who lived from 1620 to 1689.

Another interesting figure was Sir William SAMILTON, an English architect and surveyor who was active in the early 18th century. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford. He was born in 1670 and died in 1745.

Finally, a more recent example is Mary SAMILTON, a British author and poet who lived in the late 19th century. She was born in 1845 and published several collections of poetry and novels during her lifetime, before passing away in 1923.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samilton

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

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

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