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

Samonte, 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 Samonte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samonte in America

Samonte is the 25226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samonte surname appeared 982 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 Samonte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samonte 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 Samonte

The surname SAMONTE originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "monte," meaning "mountain," with the prefix "sa" added, which in Filipino translates to "in the." The name likely referred to individuals or families who lived in or near mountainous regions.

The earliest recorded instances of the SAMONTE surname can be traced back to the late 16th century, when the Spanish colonizers began keeping detailed records of the local population. Some of the earliest mentions of the name are found in church records and land ownership documents from that era.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the SAMONTE surname became more widespread throughout the Philippine archipelago, particularly in regions with significant Spanish influence, such as Manila and the surrounding provinces. Notable individuals bearing the SAMONTE name from this period include Miguel SAMONTE (1630-1702), a prominent landowner and businessman in the town of Tondo, and Maria SAMONTE (1678-1745), a respected educator and philanthropist in the city of Cebu.

In the 19th century, the SAMONTE name continued to gain prominence as some members of the family played important roles in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. One such figure was Lorenzo SAMONTE (1812-1885), a military leader and strategist who fought alongside revolutionary forces in the Visayas region.

As the 20th century dawned, the SAMONTE surname remained well-established in various parts of the Philippines. Some notable bearers of the name during this period include Josefa SAMONTE (1890-1972), a pioneering Filipina lawyer and women's rights advocate, and Gerardo SAMONTE (1925-2001), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works are featured in numerous public spaces and museums across the country.

Throughout its history, the SAMONTE surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, educators, artists, and leaders in both civilian and military capacities. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era, it has become an integral part of the rich tapestry of Filipino culture and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samonte

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

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

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