Explore the Family Name Shamburger
The meaning of Shamburger
Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schamberger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shamburger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Shamburger surname has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked at 19,953 in 2000, it rose to 19,602 in 2010, showing a 1.76% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,245 to 1,376 during the same period, representing a growth rate of 10.52%. The proportion per 100k population marginally increased by 2.17% from 0.46 to 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,953 | #19,602 | 1.76% |
| Count | 1,245 | 1,376 | 10.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.47 | 2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shamburger
The ethnic identity distribution for the Shamburger surname has also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, there was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.61% to 2.03%, marking a 26.09% change. The largest proportion of Shamburgers identified as White, although this group saw a decrease from 53.41% to 49.56% between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic category saw the most significant increase, with a 122.73% rise from 0.88% to 1.96%. The proportion identifying as Black also grew slightly from 43.37% to 45.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.41% | 49.56% | -7.21% |
| Black | 43.37% | 45.35% | 4.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.03% | 26.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.96% | 122.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |