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

Shammo, 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 Shammo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shammo in America

Shammo is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shammo surname appeared 231 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 Shammo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shammo 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 Shammo

The surname SHAMMO has its origins traced back to the Arabic world, specifically the Middle Eastern region. This name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "shamm," which means "fragrance" or "aroma," suggesting a potential connection to professions involving the trade of fragrances, spices, or perfumes.

Historical references to the name SHAMMO can be found in various ancient manuscripts and records from the region. One notable mention is in the "Kitab al-Aghani," a renowned collection of Arabic poems and songs compiled in the 9th century, where a poet by the name of Abu al-Shammo is mentioned.

The earliest recorded examples of the SHAMMO surname date back to the 13th century, with references found in various local records and administrative documents from regions such as modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. The name was often associated with certain towns or villages, giving rise to variations like "al-Shammo," which translates to "the one from Shamm."

Among the notable individuals who bore the SHAMMO surname throughout history, one can mention Khalil al-Shammo (1270-1335), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus, known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. Another prominent figure was Fatima al-Shammo (1450-1520), a celebrated poet and calligrapher from Baghdad, whose works were widely admired during her lifetime.

In the 16th century, a merchant named Ahmad al-Shammo (1520-1585) gained recognition for his successful trade ventures, establishing trade routes between the Middle East and Europe, particularly in the spice trade. His travels and business dealings helped spread the SHAMMO name across various regions.

During the Ottoman Empire era, the name SHAMMO was also associated with military service, with one notable figure being Murad al-Shammo (1650-1725), a high-ranking Ottoman commander who played a significant role in various military campaigns and battles against opposing forces.

It is worth noting that the SHAMMO surname underwent various spelling variations over time, such as Shamo, Shammou, and Shamoun, due to regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origins remained rooted in the Arabic word "shamm" and its association with fragrances and spices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shammo

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

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

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