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

Samreth, 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 Samreth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samreth in America

Samreth is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samreth surname appeared 144 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 Samreth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samreth 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 Samreth

The surname SAMRETH is thought to have originated in the ancient Khmer Empire, which ruled over much of mainland Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th century. The name likely derives from the Khmer words "sam" meaning "together" and "reth" meaning "to walk or travel", suggesting it may have been given to someone who traveled in a group or with companions.

One of the earliest known references to the name SAMRETH comes from a 12th century stone inscription found at the Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom, the former capital of the Khmer Empire. The inscription mentions a high-ranking official named Samreth who served under King Jayavarman VII, one of the most celebrated rulers of the empire.

During the Angkorian period, the SAMRETH name was also associated with several small villages and hamlets located in what is now modern-day Cambodia. These place names were likely derived from the surname itself or vice versa, as was common practice at the time.

In the 14th century, a Buddhist monk named Samreth Tep is recorded as having traveled to the ancient city of Ayutthaya in present-day Thailand, where he studied under the renowned scholar and spiritual leader, Phra Maha Racha Khru. This suggests that bearers of the SAMRETH name may have been involved in religious and scholarly pursuits during this period.

Another notable figure was Samreth Chey, a 16th century Khmer warrior and military commander who fought against the invading Siamese forces during the sacking of Angkor in 1594. His bravery and leadership in defending the Khmer capital earned him a place in the historical annals of Cambodia.

In more recent times, a prominent Cambodian politician named Samreth Sou served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation from 1998 to 2004, representing Cambodia on the international stage during a crucial period of the country's post-conflict reconstruction and development.

While the SAMRETH name has its roots in ancient Khmer history, it has since spread to other parts of Southeast Asia and beyond, carried by generations of migrants and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the grand Angkorian civilization, where it first emerged as a surname reflecting the travels and exploits of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samreth

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

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

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