Shamp

Shamp Meaning & Origin

About Shamp
The surname Shamp is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scampe," meaning "to run away quickly." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their swift movements or perhaps someone who had a tendency to flee from situations. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shamp: 900
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26949
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shamp 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 Shamp is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 M P
🌐 IPA
/ʃæmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shamp in Braille

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

The name Shamp in braille

How to sign the name Shamp using Sign Language

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

The name Shamp in sign language

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