2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schamberg
A habitational surname likely derived from a place name in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Schamberg. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schamberg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Schamberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schamberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schamberg
The surname Schamberg is of German origin, and its earliest known records can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Bavaria. The name is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "schamb," which translates to "shame" or "disgrace." It is possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname or a derogatory term.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Schamberg can be found in the historical records of the city of Munich, dating back to 1583. These records mention a Johann Schamberg, a merchant and landowner in the area. Another notable mention is in the church records of the town of Augsburg, where a family by the name of Schamberg is recorded as residing in the late 17th century.
The name Schamberg underwent various spelling variations throughout its history, including Schamberger, Schambergh, and Schamberck. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors in record-keeping. Additionally, the name may have been associated with specific place names, although no definitive connections have been established.
Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Schamberg throughout history are:
1. Johann Schamberg (1583 - unknown), the aforementioned merchant and landowner from Munich.
2. Wilhelm Schamberg (1712 - 1792), a German philosopher and theologian from Heidelberg.
3. Anna Schamberg (1756 - 1821), a renowned painter and portraitist from the city of Dresden.
4. Friedrich Schamberg (1819 - 1884), a German military officer who fought in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866.
5. Theodor Schamberg (1868 - 1941), a prominent dermatologist from Philadelphia, USA, who made significant contributions to the field of dermatology and had a skin condition named after him (Schamberg's disease).
While the surname Schamberg may have originated as a derogatory term, it has since become a respected name with a rich history, carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artists, and military personnel.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schamberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Schamberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Schamberg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Schamberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schamberg
Schamberg appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+10 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 981 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,126 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 981 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,126 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Schamberg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #147,221 | 0.8% |
| Count | 111 | 113 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schamberg bearers went from 111 to 113 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,126 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #147,221.
FAQ
Schamberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schamberg?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Schamberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Schamberg?
Schamberg ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Schamberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schamberg.
Has Schamberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schamberg went from 111 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Schamberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schamberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Schamberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schamberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Schamberg (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Schamberg mean?
A habitational surname likely derived from a place name in Germany. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Schamberg (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Schamberg?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.