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

Sampay, 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 Sampay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sampay in America

Sampay is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sampay surname appeared 117 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 Sampay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sampay 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 Sampay

The surname SAMPAY originates from the Philippines and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "sampay", which means "to hang" or "to suspend". The name was likely given to someone whose occupation involved hanging or suspending items, such as a fisherman or a craftsman.

SAMPAY was a relatively common surname in the provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan during the Spanish colonial period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1590 census of Bacolor, Pampanga, where a certain Juan SAMPAY was listed as a resident.

In the 18th century, the SAMPAY family appears to have expanded their presence to other parts of the Philippines. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Pedro SAMPAY (1730-1801), a respected farmer and community leader in Malolos, Bulacan.
2. Maria SAMPAY (1765-1842), a renowned weaver from San Fernando, Pampanga, known for her intricate and vibrant textiles.
3. Lorenzo SAMPAY (1792-1865), a skilled blacksmith from Guagua, Pampanga, whose works were highly sought after by local landowners.

During the Spanish colonial era, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with some records showing it as "Sampey" or "Sampai". This could be attributed to the influence of Spanish orthography on Philippine surnames at the time.

In the 19th century, the SAMPAY surname became more widely dispersed throughout the Philippines due to migration and intermarriage. Two noteworthy individuals from this period were:

1. Catalina SAMPAY (1820-1898), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
2. Gregorio SAMPAY (1845-1912), a respected lawyer and judge in Cebu City, known for his expertise in Spanish colonial laws.

As the Philippines transitioned into the American colonial period and eventually gained independence, the SAMPAY surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including professionals, artists, and public servants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sampay

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

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

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