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

Sampang, 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 Sampang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sampang in America

Sampang is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sampang surname appeared 312 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 Sampang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sampang 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 Sampang

The surname "SAMPANG" is believed to have originated in Indonesia, specifically in the region of East Java. The name itself is derived from the town of Sampang, located in the Madura Island of East Java. The town's name is thought to have its roots in the ancient Javanese language, possibly stemming from the words "sam" meaning "one" and "pang" meaning "place" or "area," suggesting a reference to a specific location or settlement.

Historical records indicate that the name "SAMPANG" can be traced back to the 16th century, during the era of the Majapahit Empire. This powerful Javanese Hindu-Buddhist kingdom ruled over much of the Indonesian archipelago from the late 13th to the 16th century. It is believed that some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SAMPANG" can be found in the chronicles and administrative documents of this period, often referring to individuals or families hailing from the town of Sampang.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname "SAMPANG" was Kyai Haji Sampang, a revered Islamic scholar and religious leader who lived in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the spread of Islam in the Madura region and is credited with establishing several Islamic educational institutions in the area. Another notable figure was Raden Bagus Sampang, a 17th-century Madurese nobleman and military leader who served under the Sultan of Mataram, a powerful Javanese kingdom.

In the 18th century, the name "SAMPANG" appeared in Dutch colonial records, as the Dutch East India Company had established control over the region. One such record mentions a certain Tuan Sampang, a local official or chieftain who negotiated with the Dutch authorities on behalf of the Madurese people. During this period, the spelling of the name may have varied slightly, with variations like "Sampangan" or "Sampangoen" being used in some documents.

Moving into the 19th century, the name "SAMPANG" gained further prominence with the birth of Kyai Haji Muhammad Khalil Sampang (1808-1896), a renowned Islamic scholar and writer from Madura. He authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology, which had a significant impact on the religious and intellectual life of the region.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "SAMPANG" has been borne by various individuals of note, including writers, artists, and politicians. One such figure was Saifuddin Sampang (1925-2002), a prominent Indonesian playwright and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the country's literary and film traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sampang

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

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

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