Samos
Samos Meaning & Origin
About Samos
The surname Samos is of Greek origin and is derived from the name of the Greek island of Samos. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from or had some association with the island. The name Samos is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek word "samos," meaning "height" or "elevation," possibly referring to the island's mountainous terrain. As a surname, Samos is relatively rare and is primarily found among individuals of Greek descent.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Samos is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Samos: 197
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 93125
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.07
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Samos 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 Samos is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Samos in Braille
Here's how to represent Samos in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Samos using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Samos using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
