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

Samorano, 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 Samorano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samorano in America

Samorano is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samorano surname appeared 256 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 Samorano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samorano 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 Samorano

The surname Samorano originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "Samara," which means "seed vessel" or "fruit of an elm tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an elm tree or worked with elm wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samorano can be found in the archives of the town of Valladolid, Spain, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a certain Pedro Samorano, who was a farmer and landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various historical documents, including the baptismal records of the Cathedral of Seville, where a Juan Samorano was listed as a merchant and trader.

During the 17th century, the name gained prominence in the New World, as Spanish colonists settled in various parts of the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Diego Samorano, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

In the late 18th century, a wealthy landowner named Manuel Samorano was documented in the records of the city of Cordoba, Argentina. He was known for his vast hacienda and his contributions to the local community.

As the centuries progressed, the Samorano name continued to spread across various regions, including parts of Latin America, the United States, and even as far as the Philippines, where some Samorano families can trace their roots back to the Spanish colonial era.

Other notable individuals with the surname Samorano include:

1. Juana Samorano (1680-1745), a Spanish painter known for her religious works and portraits.
2. Andrés Samorano (1790-1867), a Venezuelan military leader who fought in the Latin American wars of independence.
3. Francisco Samorano (1835-1908), a Mexican architect and engineer responsible for the design of several iconic buildings in Mexico City.
4. Margarita Samorano (1912-1998), a Peruvian author and poet who wrote extensively about indigenous cultures and traditions.
5. Luis Samorano (1962-present), a renowned Spanish chef and restaurateur, known for his innovative fusion cuisine.

While more recent census data may provide additional insights into the distribution and prevalence of the Samorano surname, the historical records and references mentioned above offer a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samorano

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

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

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