About Samis
The surname Samis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Samson," which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Shimshon," meaning "sun." The name Samis is therefore believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, denoting "son of Samson." Over time, variations of the name have emerged, such as Sammes, Samys, and Sammeson. Today, individuals with the surname Samis can be found across various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Samis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Samis 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 Samis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Samis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Samis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.