Samons
Samons Meaning & Origin
About Samons
The surname Samons 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 Samons is therefore believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Samson." It is likely that the name was initially bestowed as a personal name due to its association with the biblical figure Samson, known for his great strength. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Samons is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Samons: 940
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 26067
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.32
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Samons based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Samons in Braille
Here's how to represent Samons in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Samons using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Samons using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
