Explore the Family Name Bahls
The meaning of Bahls
German: patronymic from Bahl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bahls in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Bahls" saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bahls ranked as the 52,174th most popular surname nationwide, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 56,972nd spot, representing a 9.2% decrease. During this time period, the total count of people with the Bahls surname also fell by approximately 4.28%, from 374 individuals in 2000 to 358 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people named Bahls per 100,000 decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #56,972 | -9.2% |
| Count | 374 | 358 | -4.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bahls
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bahls surname identify as White, accounting for 96.52% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.65% in 2010. The next largest ethnic group within the Bahls surname is Hispanic, constituting 1.60% in 2000 and rising to 1.68% in 2010 (a 5% increase). There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data does not show any individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 96.65% | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.68% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |