Explore the Family Name Shamon
The meaning of Shamon
1. Assyrian/Chaldean: from a variant of the personal name Shëmʿūn ‘Simon’ (see Shamoun 2). Compare Shimon 2. 2. Arabic: variant of Shamoun. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Younan, Namir, Sami, Samir, Yacoub, Zaia.
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How common is the last name Shamon in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Shamon has seen a rise over the decade based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 48,380 with a count of 410, which equates to a proportion of 0.15 per 100k. This trend saw an upward shift by 2010, with the rank improving to 43,511 and the count increasing to 496, shifting the proportion to 0.17 per 100k. The change in rank and count signifies an increase of 10.06% and 20.98% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #43,511 | 10.06% |
| Count | 410 | 496 | 20.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shamon
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shamon, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an evolution between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, individuals identified mostly as White (84.39%), followed by those identifying as two or more races (12.68%) and a small percentage identifying as Black (1.71%). However, by 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had increased to 90.32%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly to 5.04%. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a slight increase to 1.81%. It's worth noting that in 2010, a new ethnicity representation appeared with 2.42% identifying as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.39% | 90.32% | 7.03% |
| Two or More Races | 12.68% | 5.04% | -60.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Black | 1.71% | 1.81% | 5.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |