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

Sampayan, 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 Sampayan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sampayan in America

Sampayan is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sampayan surname appeared 220 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 Sampayan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sampayan 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 Sampayan

The surname Sampayan originated in the Philippines, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "sampayan," which refers to a type of palm tree native to the region. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in areas abundant with these palm trees or were associated with industries related to their cultivation or use.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sampayan surname can be found in the "Libro de las Casadas" (Book of Marriages), a historical document maintained by the Spanish colonial authorities in the Philippines during the 17th century. This record contains entries of individuals bearing the Sampayan name, indicating that the surname was already established and in use during that time period.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Juan Sampayan (1702-1780) was a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Malolos, located in the province of Bulacan. He played a significant role in the local governance and was highly respected among his peers.

Another historical figure bearing the Sampayan name was Maria Sampayan (1824-1898), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in the Philippines and was instrumental in promoting education and empowerment for women during a time when such initiatives were rare.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century, a military leader named Carlos Sampayan (1865-1932) gained recognition for his bravery and strategic leadership. He commanded a battalion of Filipino revolutionaries and played a crucial role in several significant battles against Spanish forces.

In the early 20th century, a celebrated writer and poet named Isabelo Sampayan (1890-1968) made significant contributions to the Philippine literary scene. His works, which often explored themes of nationalism and social justice, earned him widespread acclaim and recognition as one of the most influential literary figures of his time.

It is worth noting that the Sampayan surname has also been associated with various place names across the Philippines, such as Sampayan Barrio in the province of Iloilo and Sampayan River in the province of Pampanga. These place names likely derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname, further solidifying its connection to the region's geography and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sampayan

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

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

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