Explore the Family Name Shamah
The meaning of Shamah
Jewish (from Syria and Egypt): variant of Shama. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Haim, Isadore, Hymie, Menashe, Yaron.
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How common is the last name Shamah in the United States?
The surname Shamah, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934th in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had risen to 54,530th. This represents an overall increase of 16.02%. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Shamah surname increased from 286 in 2000 to 378 in 2010, denoting a growth rate of 32.17%. There was also an increase in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #54,530 | 16.02% |
| Count | 286 | 378 | 32.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shamah
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Shamah surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 93.36% in 2000 to 92.59% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname dropped by 14.85%, from 5.59% in 2000 to 4.76% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or individuals identifying with two or more races among those with the Shamah surname during these years. However, there was a new occurrence of individuals identifying as Black in 2010, whereas there were none in 2000. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained steady at 0.00% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 92.59% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 4.76% | -14.85% |
| Black | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |