Sampy

Sampy Meaning & Origin

About Sampy
The surname Sampy is of Malagasy origin and is commonly found in Madagascar. It is derived from the Malagasy word "sampy," which refers to a sacred object or charm believed to possess supernatural powers. The surname Sampy likely originated from individuals who were associated with or believed to possess these mystical objects. It is a unique and culturally significant surname that reflects the spiritual beliefs and traditions of the Malagasy people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sampy: 219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,357
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M P IY0
🌐 IPA
/sampy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sampy in Braille

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

The name Sampy in braille

How to sign the name Sampy using Sign Language

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

The name Sampy in sign language

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