Samuel Muniz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Muniz — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Muniz 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 Muniz: Carlos Muñiz (born 1981), a baseball player Frankie Muniz (born 1985), an American actor João Muniz (born 2005), Portuguese footballer Júlio César de Paula Muniz Júnior (born 1988), a Brazilian football player Manny Muñiz (born 1947), a Puerto Rican baseball player Marco Antonio Muñiz (born 1933), a Mexican singer Marc Anthony (born 1968), a Puerto Rican singer (born Marco Antonio Muñiz) Rafo Muñiz (born 1956), a Puerto Rican actor, director, & producer Suzane Louise Magnani Muniz (born 1983), Brazilian murderer Tomás Muñiz (1900-1965), a Puerto Rican radio and television producer Tommy Muñiz . 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: Muniz

Spanish

Carlos Muñiz (born 1981), a baseball player Frankie Muniz (born 1985), an American actor João Muniz (born 2005), Portuguese footballer Júlio César de Paula Muniz Júnior (born 1988), a Brazilian football player Manny Muñiz (born 1947), a Puerto Rican baseball player Marco Antonio Muñiz (born 1933), a Mexican singer Marc Anthony (born 1968), a Puerto Rican singer (born Marco Antonio Muñiz) Rafo Muñiz (born 1956), a Puerto Rican actor, director, & producer Suzane Louise Magnani Muniz (born 1983), Brazilian murderer Tomás Muñiz (1900-1965), a Puerto Rican radio and television producer Tommy Muñiz .

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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 Muniz

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 Muniz:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

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

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 Muniz?
The surname Muniz originates from Spanish. Carlos Muñiz (born 1981), a baseball player Frankie Muniz (born 1985), an American actor João Muniz (born 2005), Portuguese footballer Júlio César de Paula Muniz Júnior (born 1988), a Brazilian football player Manny Muñiz (born 1947), a Puerto Rican baseball player Marco Antonio Muñiz (born 1933), a Mexican singer Marc Anthony (born 1968), a Puerto Rican singer (born Marco Antonio Muñiz) Rafo Muñiz (born 1956), a Puerto Rican actor, director, & producer Suzane Louise Magnani Muniz (born 1983), Brazilian murderer Tomás Muñiz (1900-1965), a Puerto Rican radio and television producer Tommy Muñiz .
What are the origins of the name Samuel Muniz?
The name Samuel Muniz combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Muniz originates from Spanish.
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