Find out how popular the last name Schambach is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schambach.

Schambach, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schambach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schambach in America

Schambach is the 49461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schambach surname appeared 425 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schambach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schambach to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schambach

The surname Schambach is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Franconia, which is now part of modern-day Bavaria. The name is derived from the Old German word "scham," meaning "shame," and the suffix "-bach," which refers to a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schambach can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the 13th century. In this record, a certain Henricus de Schambach is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Schambach, located near the city of Würzburg.

The name Schambach is also linked to several place names in Germany, such as Schambach, a village in the district of Rhön-Grabfeld, and Schambach, a municipality in the district of Main-Spessart. These place names likely emerged from the presence of individuals bearing the surname Schambach in those locations.

Over the centuries, the name Schambach has been associated with various notable figures. One of the earliest was Johannes Schambach, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his work as a rector at the University of Erfurt.

Another prominent individual with the surname Schambach was Georg Schambach (1833-1917), a German philologist and linguist. He made significant contributions to the study of the Low German language and authored several works, including a comprehensive dictionary of Low German.

In the realm of literature, Karl Schambach (1819-1891) was a German writer and poet. He is best known for his collection of folk tales and legends from the region of Thuringia, which helped preserve the oral traditions and cultural heritage of the area.

The name Schambach also has a connection to the military. Friedrich Schambach (1886-1944) was a German general who served in both World Wars. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, one of the highest military decorations in Nazi Germany, for his service during World War II.

Lastly, Georg Schambach (1885-1974) was a German architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts in Berlin after World War II and was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban development projects in the city.

While the surname Schambach may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schambach

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schambach.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schambach was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schambach has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schambach was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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