Samal

Samal Meaning & Origin

About Samal
The surname Samal is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Hindu and Muslim communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shamala," meaning "dark" or "black." The name likely originated as a descriptive or occupational surname for individuals with dark or black complexion or hair. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Samal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Samal: 271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Samal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Samal is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SML
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 M AA0 L
🌐 IPA
/samal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samal in Braille

Here's how to represent Samal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Samal in braille

How to sign the name Samal using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Samal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Samal in sign language

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