Explore the Family Name Shamoun
The meaning of Shamoun
1. Arabic and Jewish (from Iraq and Syria): from the personal name Shamʿūn, Arabic form of Simon, used mainly among Christians and Jews. Compare Chamoun. 2. Assyrian/Chaldean: from a variant or an Arabized form (see 1 above) of the personal name Shëmʿūn, Syriac equivalent of Simon. Compare Chamoun. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Hani, Malek, Sabri, Samir, Amer, Bassim, Bushra, Haithem, Kais, Kamal, Layla, Najma. French Michel, Henri. Jewish Nisan, Nissan.
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How common is the last name Shamoun in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shamoun increased notably between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 38,524th most common name in America but had risen to the 28,498th spot by 2010, marking a change of 26.03%. There were 540 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this figure grew by 55% to 837 by 2010. The proportion of people with the Shamoun surname per 100,000 members of the population also increased by 40%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #28,498 | 26.03% |
| Count | 540 | 837 | 55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.28 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shamoun
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Shamoun surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 86.67% and 90.92% respectively, indicating a 4.9% increase over the decade. The second-most predominant ethnicity was those identifying with two or more races, although this decreased from 10% in 2000 to 5.02% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals identified as Hispanic, at 2.59% in 2000 and slightly higher at 2.63% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were negligible or no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.67% | 90.92% | 4.9% |
| Two or More Races | 10% | 5.02% | -49.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.63% | 1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |