About Sampaio
The surname Sampaio is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "sampaio," which means "a type of bush or shrub" in Portuguese. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name either lived near or was associated with a place named Sampaio. Surnames often originated from a person's occupation, location, or descriptive characteristics, and the surname Sampaio likely originated from someone who lived near or worked with the mentioned shrub or bush.
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The surname Sampaio is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sampaio based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Sampaio in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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