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

Samra, 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 Samra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samra in America

Samra is the 19489th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samra surname appeared 1,386 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 Samra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samra 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 Samra

The surname SAMRA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with roots tracing back to the 16th century or earlier. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "samrāj," meaning "king" or "emperor," indicating that the name may have been associated with royalty or nobility in its early history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAMRA name can be found in historical records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The name appears in several administrative documents and records from this period, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname held positions of importance within the imperial bureaucracy.

During the British colonial period in India, the SAMRA name continued to be documented in various records and manuscripts. Notable individuals with this surname include Pandit Girdhari Lal SAMRA (1844-1912), a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and culture.

As the Indian diaspora spread across the globe, the SAMRA name traveled with them. In the early 20th century, Lala Mulk Raj SAMRA (1880-1954), a prominent businessman and philanthropist, established himself in Nairobi, Kenya, where he played a significant role in the local Indian community.

Another notable figure was Sir Harbans Singh SAMRA (1914-1992), an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1973 to 1977. He was later appointed as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, one of India's most populous states, from 1986 to 1988.

The SAMRA surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout India. For example, the village of Samra in the state of Punjab shares a similar spelling, suggesting a possible connection between the name and the geographical area.

While the SAMRA name has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated and settled in different countries over the centuries. The name continues to be a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samra

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

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

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