Sampler

Sampler Meaning & Origin

About Sampler
The surname Sampler is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a sampler, someone who collected and recorded samples of cloth or other materials. The name likely originated from the Middle English word "sampler," which referred to a piece of cloth used to practice or display different stitches or patterns. As a surname, Sampler would have been given to individuals who worked as samplers or were associated with the textile industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sampler: 287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,547
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMPLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S051406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M P L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæmplər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMPLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sampler in Braille

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

The name Sampler in braille

How to sign the name Sampler using Sign Language

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

The name Sampler in sign language

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