Explore the Family Name Ahlgrim
The meaning of Ahlgrim
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ahlgrim, composed of the elements adal ‘noble’ + grim ‘warrior’s mask, helmet’.
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How common is the last name Ahlgrim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ahlgrim has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ahlgrim was ranked 42,289th in frequency amongst all surnames, rising to 40,909th by 2010. This represents a positive change of 3.26%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 483 in 2000 to 533 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 10.35%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Ahlgrim surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #40,909 | 3.26% |
| Count | 483 | 533 | 10.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ahlgrim
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ahlgrim, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority identify as White, with 96.48% in 2000 and 96.62% in 2010. This group saw a slight increase of 0.15%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.24% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010, a decline of 24.19%. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of the Ahlgrim surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either years. However, the Hispanic community saw an introduction of the Ahlgrim surname, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 96.62% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.94% | -24.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |