Explore the Family Name Shamel
The meaning of Shamel
Americanized form of German Schamel or Schemel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shamel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shamel has seen a steady rise in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 45,651st place in 2000 to 43,651st place in 2010, representing a 4.38% increase. The count of individuals with the Shamel surname also increased by 12.02%, growing from 441 in 2000 to 494 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Shamel surname per 100,000 people slightly increased by 6.25% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #43,651 | 4.38% |
| Count | 441 | 494 | 12.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shamel
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Shamel surname is primarily associated with White ethnicity, with minimal change of -0.41% from 78.46% in 2000 to 78.14% in 2010. In contrast, the Black demographic saw an increase of 14.20%, moving from 15.42% to 17.61%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 10.66%, while Hispanics saw a significant drop of 25.74%. No change was observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, maintaining a constant 0% throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.46% | 78.14% | -0.41% |
| Black | 15.42% | 17.61% | 14.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 2.43% | -10.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.01% | -25.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |