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

Sampat, 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 Sampat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sampat in America

Sampat is the 47614th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sampat surname appeared 445 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 Sampat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sampat 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 Sampat

The surname "SAMPAT" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region now known as Punjab. It can be traced back to the early 16th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sampat," which means wealth, prosperity, or fortune.

One of the earliest known references to the surname can be found in a historical document from the Mughal Empire era, dated around 1550. The document mentions a local merchant named Har Sampat, who was involved in trade between the Mughal territories and the Persian Empire.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several records of the Sikh Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of Punjab. One notable bearer of the name was Bhai Sampat Singh (1640-1704), a prominent Sikh scholar and poet who contributed to the compilation of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.

During the British Raj in the 19th century, the surname Sampat was prevalent among various communities in Punjab, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims. Several individuals with this surname held influential positions in the colonial administration and military.

One such figure was Sir Sampat Singh Raizada (1848-1932), a prominent landowner and philanthropist who was knighted by the British Empire for his contributions to education and social welfare in Punjab.

Another notable bearer of the name was Rai Bahadur Sampat Singh (1871-1942), a renowned lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Council of Punjab and played a key role in advocating for the rights of the Sikh community.

In the 20th century, the surname Sampat continued to be associated with prominent figures in various fields. Sampat Iyengar (1892-1964) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a vital role in preserving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form.

Sampat Prakash (1913-1998) was a celebrated Indian historian and author, known for his seminal works on the history of Punjab and the Sikh community.

Over the centuries, the surname Sampat has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Sampath, Sampaht, and Sampatt, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences in the regions where it was prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sampat

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

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

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