Shambaugh

Shambaugh Meaning & Origin

About Shambaugh
The surname Shambaugh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scham," meaning "shame" or "disgrace," and "buh," meaning "dweller" or "inhabitant." Therefore, the name Shambaugh likely originated as a derogatory nickname for someone who was considered shameful or disgraceful. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is now borne by individuals of German descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shambaugh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shambaugh: 752
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,916
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shambaugh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shambaugh is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S051020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 M B AO2
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃæmˌbɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shambaugh in Braille

Here's how to represent Shambaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shambaugh in braille

How to sign the name Shambaugh using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shambaugh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shambaugh in sign language

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