Samson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Samson ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Samson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Samson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 158
Agricultural Labourer 36
House Servant 29
Labourer 26
At Home 23
Servant 20
Farm Labourer 17
Dress Maker 16
Laundress 13
Annuitant 11
Pauper 9
Employing 10 Men & 1 Boys Ironmonger & Founder Mas 9
Scholar At Home 9
Farming 90 Acres 2 Labourer 9
House Keeper 8
Governess 7
Farm Servant 7
Carpenter 6
Tailor 6
Factory Hand 6
Farmer 5
General Servant 5
Cordwainer 5
House Maid 5
Shoe Maker 5

Samson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Samson 100% 13,422
2 Simson 83% 8,161
3 Sumsion 71% 719
4 Simeson 71% 106

Did you know?

The surname Samson is the most popular version of all its varients

Search for the Samson family