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

Samy, 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 Samy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samy in America

Samy is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samy surname appeared 354 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 Samy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samy 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 Samy

The surname "SAMY" is believed to have originated in India, with its roots dating back to the ancient Tamil language. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shami," which means "peaceful" or "calm." It is thought to have been adopted as a surname during the medieval period in southern India, particularly in the regions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SAMY" can be found in inscriptions and manuscripts from the Chola Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India between the 9th and 13th centuries. These ancient records often mentioned individuals with the surname "SAMY" holding positions of importance, such as administrators, scholars, and religious leaders.

The name "SAMY" is also associated with several place names in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, such as Samynagar and Samypuram, suggesting that the surname may have originated from specific localities within these regions.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "SAMY." One such figure was Thiruvalluvar Samy (circa 5th century BCE), a celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher whose literary work, the "Thirukkural," is widely revered for its timeless wisdom and ethical teachings.

Another prominent individual was Arunachala Samy (1872-1953), a renowned Indian sage and spiritual teacher who influenced many prominent figures of the 20th century, including Sri Aurobindo and Mahatma Gandhi.

In the field of mathematics, Srinivasa Ramanujan Samy (1887-1920) was a self-taught genius who made groundbreaking contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, and infinite series. His life and work have been the subject of numerous books and films.

The name "SAMY" has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and literature. One such example is the Tamil writer and playwright, Sandilyan Samy (1872-1942), who was renowned for his contributions to the renaissance of Tamil literature in the early 20th century.

Additionally, Karunakaran Samy (1916-1989) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and later served as the Chief Minister of Kerala.

While the surname "SAMY" has its roots in India, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origin and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of southern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samy

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

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

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