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SAMUEL Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

3,092nd

Most common surname in India

19,149

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Samuel is a name with a rich history, tracing back to the Hebrew Bible. This surname likely originated from the given name Samuel, meaning "God has heard." The names popularity spread throughout Europe and beyond, driven by religious and cultural influences. The names widespread adoption suggests a pattern of voluntary migration and settlement, as individuals bearing this name moved to new regions, carrying their heritage with them.

Description:

This surname is a fascinating one! It has a rich history and several interesting variations. Lets explore a few: You could find it spelled with a "K" instead of a "C," or with an "S" at the end. Another variation might include a prefix like "Mac" or "Fitz.".

State-wise distribution of people with SAMUEL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Karnataka state distribution for SAMUEL surname

Karnataka

4,925

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for SAMUEL surname

Andhra Pradesh

1,952

Tamil Nadu state distribution for SAMUEL surname

Tamil Nadu

1,072

Delhi state distribution for SAMUEL surname

Delhi

712

Kerala state distribution for SAMUEL surname

Kerala

707

Maharashtra state distribution for SAMUEL surname

Maharashtra

276

Telangana state distribution for SAMUEL surname

Telangana

76

West Bengal state distribution for SAMUEL surname

West Bengal

26

Gujarat state distribution for SAMUEL surname

Gujarat

19

Mizoram state distribution for SAMUEL surname

Mizoram

16

Category-wise distribution of people with SAMUEL surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname SAMUEL appear across 4 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for SAMUEL surname

6,259 (63%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for SAMUEL surname

1,889 (19%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for SAMUEL surname

1,707 (17%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for SAMUEL surname

2 (0.0%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The SAMUEL surname is found across multiple communities including Syrian Christians, Protestant Christians (india), Knanaya Christian, Christian Nadar, Nicobarese, Pulayan, Cochin Jews communities.

The SAMUEL surname is primarily associated with the Christian religion.

Karnataka has the highest concentration of the SAMUEL surname with 4,925 records (50.4%).

SAMUEL is ranked #3092 in India with approximately 19,149 people bearing this surname.

The SAMUEL surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Karnataka (50.4%), Andhra Pradesh (20.0%), Tamil Nadu (11.0%).

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