Explore the Family Name Shamburg
The meaning of Shamburg
Altered form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schamberg: habitational name from any of several places called Schamberg (see Schamberger).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shamburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shamburg's popularity has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,680 out of all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to 52,482. However, the total count of people with this surname increased from 378 to 395, showing a growth of 4.5%. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 7.14% from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #52,482 | -1.55% |
| Count | 378 | 395 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shamburg
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Shamburg identify as White. This number has slightly decreased from 94.97% in 2000 to 92.41% in 2010. There was also a decrease among those who identify as Two or more races (-20.13%) and Black (-17.84%). However, there was a significant increase in the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.32% in 2000 to 4.30% in 2010, a growth of 225.76%. The census reported no individuals with the Shamburg surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 92.41% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 4.3% | 225.76% |
| Black | 1.85% | 1.52% | -17.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.27% | -20.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |