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

Samura, 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 Samura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samura in America

Samura is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samura surname appeared 169 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 Samura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samura 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 Samura

The surname "SAMURA" is believed to have originated in Japan during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "samurai," which referred to the warrior class in feudal Japan. The name likely originated in regions where samurai families lived and served under feudal lords.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SAMURA" can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), when the samurai class rose to prominence. During this era, several prominent samurai families emerged, and it is possible that some of them adopted the surname "SAMURA" as a way to signify their status as warriors.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Samura Nobuyori was recorded as a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served under the Ashikaga shogunate. His exploits were documented in various historical records, and his descendants may have carried on the family name.

During the Sengoku period (1467-1615 CE), a time of constant military conflict among feudal lords, the name "SAMURA" was likely associated with samurai warriors who fought in battles and defended their lords' territories. Some of these samurai may have earned renown for their valor and martial prowess, further solidifying the name's connection to the warrior class.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), when Japan was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate, the samurai class transformed into a more administrative and bureaucratic role. However, the name "SAMURA" likely retained its historical significance and connection to the warrior tradition of the past.

Another notable figure bearing the name "SAMURA" was Samura Hiroaki, a 17th-century samurai and poet who served under the Maeda clan in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture. His literary works, which included haiku and tanka, were widely appreciated and preserved in various anthologies.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868 CE), when Japan underwent rapid modernization and the samurai class was abolished, the name "SAMURA" may have transitioned into a more general surname, no longer exclusively associated with the warrior class. However, its historical roots in the samurai tradition likely remained a source of pride for those carrying the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samura

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

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

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