Explore the Family Name Shamp
The meaning of Shamp
Americanized form of Flemish, Dutch, and German Schamp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shamp in the United States?
The surname Shamp experienced a decrease in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 22,854 in popularity and decreased by 17.92% to rank 26,949 in 2010. The number of individuals with the Shamp surname also saw a drop by 13.96% from 1,046 in 2000 to 900 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people declined by 20.51%, shifting from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,854 | #26,949 | -17.92% |
| Count | 1,046 | 900 | -13.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.31 | -20.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shamp
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes over time. The proportion of those identified as White remained largely stable, decreasing slightly from 93.69% in 2000 to 93.56% in 2010. The Hispanic population, however, saw a notable increase of 45.10%, moving from 1.53% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. Those identified as Black decreased from 2.01% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010, representing a 5.97% change. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped by 22.67%, shifting from 1.72% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.69% | 93.56% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.22% | 45.1% |
| Black | 2.01% | 1.89% | -5.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.33% | -22.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |