Explore the Family Name Ahmann
The meaning of Ahmann
German: topographic name for someone living near running water, from Middle High German ahe ‘water, stream’ + man ‘man’. See Ach.
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How common is the last name Ahmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ahmann has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 32,202nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 35,395th, marking a drop of about 9.92 percent. The number of people with the Ahmann surname also fell during this period, from 675 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, a decline of approximately 5.78 percent. The proportion of individuals named Ahmann per 100,000 people decreased by 12.0 percent over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,202 | #35,395 | -9.92% |
| Count | 675 | 636 | -5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ahmann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Ahmann surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 97.04 percent in 2000 to 96.54 percent in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also fell by 14.86 percent. On the other hand, those identifying as having two or more races increased slightly from 0.89 percent to 0.94 percent. The data for 2010 also showed a new entry in the Hispanic category, which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.54% | -0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 1.26% | -14.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.94% | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |