Sampson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Sampson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 39,277 people with the surname Sampson in the United States. Sampson is the 886th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Sampson?

About 0.013% Americans have the last name Sampson.

This means 1 in 7,861 people are named Sampson.

Is the Last Name Sampson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Sampson grew by 5.5%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Sampson are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Sampson in the United States.

Race Percent
White60.21%
Black29.99%
Native American3.90%
Hispanic2.80%
Multiracial2.43%
Asian0.66%