Samuel Burdett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Burdett — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Burdett is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Samuel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel. The surname Burdett: Colin Burdett (1931–2025), Australian basketball player Francis Burdett, 5th Baronet (1770–1844), English politician Henry Burdett (1847–1920), English financier and philanthropist John Burdett (born 1951), British crime novelist Peter Perez Burdett (c. 1734–1793), English cartographer, surveyor, artist, and draughtsman Ricky Burdett (born 1956), Professor of Urban Studies William Burdett, founded Alvecote Priory Christiana Burdett Campbell, (ca. 1723–1792) Colonial American innkeeper Lew Burdette, major league baseball player, 2-time All-Star Samuel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 459K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Samuel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Samuel

Meaning: God has heard

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.

Surname: Burdett

English

Colin Burdett (1931–2025), Australian basketball player Francis Burdett, 5th Baronet (1770–1844), English politician Henry Burdett (1847–1920), English financier and philanthropist John Burdett (born 1951), British crime novelist Peter Perez Burdett (c. 1734–1793), English cartographer, surveyor, artist, and draughtsman Ricky Burdett (born 1956), Professor of Urban Studies William Burdett, founded Alvecote Priory Christiana Burdett Campbell, (ca. 1723–1792) Colonial American innkeeper Lew Burdette, major league baseball player, 2-time All-Star

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Samuel Burdett

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Samuel?
The first name Samuel originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.
When was Samuel most popular?
The name Samuel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burdett?
The surname Burdett originates from English. Colin Burdett (1931–2025), Australian basketball player Francis Burdett, 5th Baronet (1770–1844), English politician Henry Burdett (1847–1920), English financier and philanthropist John Burdett (born 1951), British crime novelist Peter Perez Burdett (c. 1734–1793), English cartographer, surveyor, artist, and draughtsman Ricky Burdett (born 1956), Professor of Urban Studies William Burdett, founded Alvecote Priory Christiana Burdett Campbell, (ca. 1723–1792) Colonial American innkeeper Lew Burdette, major league baseball player, 2-time All-Star
What are the origins of the name Samuel Burdett?
The name Samuel Burdett combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Burdett originates from English.
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