Sam Korth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sam Korth — Irish
138K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sam Korth is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Sam is a masculine given name of Irish origin. Sam is a unisex given name. It is often short for other names, such as Samuel or Samantha. Sam Abbas (born 1993), Egyptian film producer and director Sam Adekugbe (born 1995), Canadian soccer player Sam Allardyce (born 1954), English football manager and player Sam Altman (born 1985), American entrepreneur Sam Anderson (born 1945), American actor Sam Antonacci (born 2003), American baseball player Sam Arday (1945–2017), Ghanaian football coach Sammy Arnold (born 1996), English-born, Irish rugby player Sam Babcock (1901–1970), American football player Sam Balter (1909–1998), American basketball. The surname Korth: Fred Korth (1909–1998), 56th U.S. Secretary of the Navy Heimo Korth, American outdoorsman Kathleen Korth (born 1952), American film editor Penne Percy Korth (born 1942), American diplomat Sam is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 138K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sam reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sam

Irish

Sam is a unisex given name. It is often short for other names, such as Samuel or Samantha. Sam Abbas (born 1993), Egyptian film producer and director Sam Adekugbe (born 1995), Canadian soccer player Sam Allardyce (born 1954), English football manager and player Sam Altman (born 1985), American entrepreneur Sam Anderson (born 1945), American actor Sam Antonacci (born 2003), American baseball player Sam Arday (1945–2017), Ghanaian football coach Sammy Arnold (born 1996), English-born, Irish rugby player Sam Babcock (1901–1970), American football player Sam Balter (1909–1998), American basketball.

Surname: Korth

English

Fred Korth (1909–1998), 56th U.S. Secretary of the Navy Heimo Korth, American outdoorsman Kathleen Korth (born 1952), American film editor Penne Percy Korth (born 1942), American diplomat

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sam is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sam by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sam Korth:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sam?
The first name Sam originates from Irish. Sam is a unisex given name. It is often short for other names, such as Samuel or Samantha. Sam Abbas (born 1993), Egyptian film producer and director Sam Adekugbe (born 1995), Canadian soccer player Sam Allardyce (born 1954), English football manager and player Sam Altman (born 1985), American entrepreneur Sam Anderson (born 1945), American actor Sam Antonacci (born 2003), American baseball player Sam Arday (1945–2017), Ghanaian football coach Sammy Arnold (born 1996), English-born, Irish rugby player Sam Babcock (1901–1970), American football player Sam Balter (1909–1998), American basketball.
When was Sam most popular?
The name Sam reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Korth?
The surname Korth originates from English. Fred Korth (1909–1998), 56th U.S. Secretary of the Navy Heimo Korth, American outdoorsman Kathleen Korth (born 1952), American film editor Penne Percy Korth (born 1942), American diplomat
What are the origins of the name Sam Korth?
The name Sam Korth combines two different traditions: the first name Sam has Irish roots, while the surname Korth originates from English.
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