About Shambarger
The surname Shambarger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scham," meaning "shame" or "disgrace," and the occupational suffix "-berger," meaning "mountain dweller" or "shepherd." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Shambarger can be interpreted as "shameful mountain dweller" or "disgraced shepherd." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who had brought shame or disgrace upon themselves or their community.
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The surname Shambarger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shambarger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shambarger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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