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

Shamis, 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 Shamis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shamis in America

Shamis is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shamis surname appeared 343 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 Shamis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shamis 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 Shamis

The surname "SHAMIS" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "shamis," which means "from Damascus" or "related to Damascus." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who hailed from the city of Damascus or had some connection to that region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SHAMIS" can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in Persian manuscripts and historical records. These documents often referred to individuals with this surname as merchants, scholars, or individuals with ties to the city of Damascus or its surrounding areas.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name "SHAMIS" began to spread beyond the Middle East as trade routes expanded and people migrated to different parts of the world. Records from this period indicate that individuals bearing this surname could be found in various regions of the Ottoman Empire, including parts of modern-day Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans.

In the 17th century, the name "SHAMIS" appeared in historical records from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas that were under Mughal rule. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated to India during that period, possibly as merchants, soldiers, or administrators associated with the Mughal Empire.

One notable individual with the surname "SHAMIS" was Ahmad al-Shamis, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his works on literature, philosophy, and Islamic theology.

Another individual of note was Mirza Mehdi Khan Shamis, a prominent Persian statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of Persia (now Iran) to several European countries in the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the name "SHAMIS" gained recognition through the work of Shams al-Din Shamis, an Iranian poet and literary figure who made significant contributions to Persian literature.

Additionally, the surname "SHAMIS" can be found in various spellings and variations, such as "Shammis," "Shammasi," and "Shammasi," which may reflect regional or linguistic differences in pronunciation and transliteration.

It is worth noting that while the surname "SHAMIS" has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, each with their own unique histories and connections to the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shamis

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

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

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