Sample

Sample Meaning & Origin

About Sample
The surname Sample is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sampler," which referred to a piece of cloth used for demonstrating or practicing different stitches or patterns. As a surname, Sample likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold samplers. It could also have been a nickname for someone who was skilled at embroidery or needlework. Overall, the surname Sample is associated with the textile industry and the art of needlecraft.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sample is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sample: 11,471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,150
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.89

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sample 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 Sample is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæmpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sample in Braille

Here's how to represent Sample in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sample in braille

How to sign the name Sample using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sample using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sample in sign language

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