Explore the Family Name Bahn
The meaning of Bahn
1. German: topographic name from Middle High German or Middle Low German bān ‘open space, public area’. 2. East German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from Sorbian bahno ‘swamp’. 3. North German and East Frisian: from an ancient Germanic personal name of uncertain origin. 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 彭, see Peng 1.
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How common is the last name Bahn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bahn has seen slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bahn ranked as the 20,754th most common surname, while by 2010 it had dropped to 21,413th, marking a decrease of 3.18%. Despite this slip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Bahn surname increased from 1,184 in 2000 to 1,221 in 2010, a growth of 3.13%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Bahn surname decreased by 6.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,754 | #21,413 | -3.18% |
| Count | 1,184 | 1,221 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bahn
The ethnic identity associated with the Bahn surname experienced several shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest percentage of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a decrease of 5.85% in this group from 2000 to 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 28.30%, making up 11.38% of the Bahn population in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, rising 18.42% over the decade. The number of people with the Bahn surname identifying as Hispanic saw the greatest increase with a surge of 112.59%, despite still representing a relatively small portion of the overall population at 2.87%. Those identifying as Black saw an increase of 37.62%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category recorded a presence in 2010 where there was none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.25% | 82.15% | -5.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.87% | 11.38% | 28.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.87% | 112.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.8% | 18.42% |
| Black | 1.01% | 1.39% | 37.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |