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

Shamburg, 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 Shamburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shamburg in America

Shamburg is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shamburg surname appeared 395 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 Shamburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shamburg 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 Shamburg

The surname Shamburg has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "scham" meaning "shame" and "burg" meaning "castle" or "fortress." This suggests that the name may have referred to a person who lived in a castle or fortified settlement associated with shame or dishonor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shamburg can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1547. The entry mentions a "Hans Shamburg" who was a merchant in the city. This indicates that the name was already in use by the mid-16th century in the region.

In the 17th century, the Shamburg name appears in several historical documents related to the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). A soldier named Johann Shamburg is mentioned in a military roster from 1632, serving in the Swedish army during the conflict. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Germany and Europe during this turbulent period.

The Shamburg name is also associated with the town of Schaumburg, located in the present-day state of Lower Saxony, Germany. Some early variations of the surname include "Schaumburg" and "Schamburg," reflecting the connection to this place name.

Notable individuals with the surname Shamburg include:

1. Heinrich Shamburg (1602-1675), a German Protestant theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.
2. Anna Shamburg (1720-1788), a German painter known for her portraits and religious scenes.
3. Friedrich Shamburg (1801-1867), a German philosopher and educator who taught at universities in Berlin and Leipzig.
4. Wilhelm Shamburg (1836-1912), a German engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the field of steam engines.
5. Elise Shamburg (1870-1935), a German opera singer who performed in major opera houses across Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the Shamburg surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shamburg

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

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 Shamburg 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 Shamburg 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 Shamburg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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