About Sammis
The surname Sammis 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 Sammis is therefore believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of a person named Samson. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Sammis.
The surname Sammis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sammis 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 Sammis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sammis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sammis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.