Explore the Family Name Shambaugh
The meaning of Shambaugh
Americanized form of German Schambach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shambaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shambaugh has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shambaugh was the 22,443rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 30,916th, marking a 37.75 percent decrease. Similarly, the number of people carrying the Shambaugh name dipped from 1,070 in 2000 to just 752 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 29.72 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by 37.5 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,443 | #30,916 | -37.75% |
| Count | 1,070 | 752 | -29.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.25 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shambaugh
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shambaugh. It's overwhelmingly linked with the White ethnicity, although there was a slight drop of 0.90 percent from 98.22 percent in 2000 to 97.34 percent in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, growing from 0.47 percent in 2000 to 0.93 percent in 2010, a change of about 97.87 percent. The Hispanic representation also saw a rise from 0.56 percent to 1.06 percent during the same period. However, there were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 97.34% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 1.06% | 89.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 0.93% | 97.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |