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

Samp, 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 Samp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samp in America

Samp is the 36337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samp surname appeared 616 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 Samp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samp 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 Samp

The surname SAMP has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Samp," which refers to a type of coarse meal or porridge made from grains like oats or barley. The name was likely initially given as a descriptive nickname or occupation reference for someone involved in the production or sale of this type of meal.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAMP surname can be found in the municipal records of the town of Augsburg, Germany, where a "Hans Samp" is mentioned in 1574. Additionally, there are records from the same period mentioning a "Samp family" residing in the village of Oberstenfeld, located in the southwestern region of Germany.

In the 17th century, the SAMP surname began to spread beyond Germany, with records showing individuals bearing this name in neighboring regions such as Switzerland and Austria. For instance, a "Johannes Samp" is listed in the parish records of the town of Bern, Switzerland, in 1612.

As the SAMP surname continued to disperse across Europe, it also underwent various spelling variations. Some of these included Sampe, Samp, Sampp, and Samper. One notable individual with this surname was Hans Samper, a German artist and printmaker born in Nuremberg in 1495, who is renowned for his intricate woodcut illustrations.

Another prominent figure was Johann Christoph Samp, a German composer and organist born in 1656 in the town of Grimma, Saxony. He is particularly known for his contributions to the development of the Lutheran church cantata during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the SAMP surname made its way to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, likely due to emigration from German-speaking regions. One notable example is Christian Samp, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania, United States, in the early 1800s and established a successful farm.

Throughout its history, the SAMP surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name. From artisans and musicians to farmers and tradesmen, the SAMP surname has left its mark across many fields and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samp

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

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

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