Explore the Family Name Bahan
The meaning of Bahan
Ukrainian and Rusyn: variant of Bagan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bahan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bahan has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 54,020 in terms of popularity among all surnames, and by 2010, it dropped to rank 63,068, reflecting a 16.75% decline. The count of individuals possessing this surname also fell from 358 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, marking an 11.45% decrease. On a scale of proportion per 100k people, the surname's prevalence contracted by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #63,068 | -16.75% |
| Count | 358 | 317 | -11.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bahan
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest concentration of the Bahan surname is within the White demographic, with 91.90% in 2000 and 91.17% in 2010, a minimal change of -0.79%. Notably, there was a significant increase observed in the "Two or more races" category, which rose by 38.25%, from 2.51% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010. Also, the Hispanic representation within the Bahan surname made its first appearance in 2010 at 2.21%. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander group showed a decrease of -24.78%, falling from 3.35% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, data for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either suppressed for privacy or recorded no changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 91.17% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 3.47% | 38.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.35% | 2.52% | -24.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Black | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |