Samson

Samson Meaning & Origin

About Samson
The surname Samson is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical name "Shimshon," meaning "like the sun" or "sun child." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Samson. The name is associated with strength and power, as Samson was a legendary figure known for his extraordinary physical strength in the Hebrew Bible.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Samson: 11,123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.77

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMSN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæmsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samson in Braille

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

The name Samson in braille

How to sign the name Samson using Sign Language

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

The name Samson in sign language

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