Explore the Family Name Shamblin
The meaning of Shamblin
Americanized form of French Chamblin. Compare Shamblen and Shamlin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shamblin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shamblin saw a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 9,292 and by 2010, it had moved to rank 9,297. Even though there was a minor decline in rank, the count of people with the Shamblin surname increased from 3,226 to 3,501. This represents an 8.52% growth in a decade. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 slightly decreased by 0.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,292 | #9,297 | -0.05% |
| Count | 3,226 | 3,501 | 8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.19 | -0.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shamblin
With respect to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been some changes in the demographics of individuals with the Shamblin surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest group, those identifying as White, decreased slightly from 92.56% to 90.60%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.93% to 2.29%. There were also small increases in the percentages of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The group identifying as two or more races also saw a modest increase from 2.85% to 3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 90.6% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 3.03% | 6.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.2% | 2.31% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 2.29% | 146.24% |
| Black | 0.93% | 1.03% | 10.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.74% | 39.62% |