Samuel Yanes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Yanes — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Yanes 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 Yanes: Surname Agustín Díaz Yanes (born 1950), Spanish screenwriter and film director Allen Yanes (born 1997), Guatemalan footballer César Yanes Urías (1920–2024), Salvadoran naval officer and politician Elías Yanes Álvarez (1928–2018), Spanish Roman Catholic bishop Hely Yánes (born 1967), Venezuelan boxer Luis Yanes (born 1982), Colombian footballer Oscar Yanes (1927–2013), Venezuelan journalist and writer Romulo Yanes (1959–2021), American photographer Yanes Raubaba (born 1974), Indonesian sprinter 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: Yanes

Spanish

Surname Agustín Díaz Yanes (born 1950), Spanish screenwriter and film director Allen Yanes (born 1997), Guatemalan footballer César Yanes Urías (1920–2024), Salvadoran naval officer and politician Elías Yanes Álvarez (1928–2018), Spanish Roman Catholic bishop Hely Yánes (born 1967), Venezuelan boxer Luis Yanes (born 1982), Colombian footballer Oscar Yanes (1927–2013), Venezuelan journalist and writer Romulo Yanes (1959–2021), American photographer Yanes Raubaba (born 1974), Indonesian sprinter

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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 Yanes

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 Yanes:

9
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Yanes?
The surname Yanes originates from Spanish. Surname Agustín Díaz Yanes (born 1950), Spanish screenwriter and film director Allen Yanes (born 1997), Guatemalan footballer César Yanes Urías (1920–2024), Salvadoran naval officer and politician Elías Yanes Álvarez (1928–2018), Spanish Roman Catholic bishop Hely Yánes (born 1967), Venezuelan boxer Luis Yanes (born 1982), Colombian footballer Oscar Yanes (1927–2013), Venezuelan journalist and writer Romulo Yanes (1959–2021), American photographer Yanes Raubaba (born 1974), Indonesian sprinter
What are the origins of the name Samuel Yanes?
The name Samuel Yanes combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Yanes originates from Spanish.
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