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.

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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: 26,067
  • 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.

Ranking information for the surname Samons is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMNS
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 M OW0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɑmoʊnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S552

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.

The name Samons in braille

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.

The name Samons in sign language

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