Gender: Male
Samuel Colgate, son of William Colgate, was an American manufacturer and philanthropist, born in New York City. When William Colgate died in 1857, Samuel took over the business, reorganizing it as Colgate & Company. In 1872, Samuel introduced Cashmere Bouquet, the world’s first milled perfumed toilet soap. Then in 1873, Colgate introduced its first Colgate Toothpaste, an aromatic toothpaste sold in jars. In 1896, the company sold its first toothpaste in a collapsible tube, named Colgate Ribbon Dental Cream. Also in 1896, Colgate hired Martin Ittner and under his direction founded one of the first applied research labs. The manufactory he built in Jersey City developed into one of the largest establishments of its kind in the world and is now part of Colgate-Palmolive.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 16, 2024
On the name Samuel Colgate, Samuel means Asked of God, Told by God, Name of King in Bible, Follower of Jesus, Heard by God.
The name Samuel Colgate is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Samuel is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, Colombia, and 98 more countries.
Find meaning of the name Samuel Colgate with our Meaning Finder:
Learn how to pronounce Samuel Colgate correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Samuel Colgate correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Samuel Colgate with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Samuel Colgate might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Samuel Colgate spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Samuel is recorded 259,580 times globally, ranking it as the 145th most common name worldwide.
Samuel is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 34,759 occurrences, making it the 7th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Samuel is found among 1 in every 20 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
---|---|---|
Nigeria | #7 | 1 : 33 |
United States of America | #169 | 1 : 60 |
Colombia | #107 | 1 : 48 |
France | #191 | 1 : 67 |
Mexico | #149 | 1 : 58 |
Italy | #375 | 1 : 89 |
South Africa | #85 | 1 : 192 |
Brazil | #82 | 1 : 70 |
Spain | #170 | 1 : 56 |
Ghana | #3 | 1 : 20 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Samuel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Samuel Colgate, son of William Colgate, was an American manufacturer and philanthropist, born in New York City. When William Colgate died in 1857, Samuel took over the business, reorganizing it as Colgate & Company. In 1872, Samuel introduced Cashmere Bouquet, the world’s first milled perfumed toilet soap. Then in 1873, Colgate introduced its first Colgate Toothpaste, an aromatic toothpaste sold in jars. In 1896, the company sold its first toothpaste in a collapsible tube, named Colgate Ribbon Dental Cream. Also in 1896, Colgate hired Martin Ittner and under his direction founded one of the first applied research labs. The manufactory he built in Jersey City developed into one of the largest establishments of its kind in the world and is now part of Colgate-Palmolive.
Find the ideal nickname for Samuel Colgate (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Samuel Colgate? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Samuel Colgate. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.